Egypt and the Gift of the Nile

Egypt and the Gift of the Nile

Available on Prime Video, The Great Courses Signature Collection
S1 E3: Ancient Egypt's prosperity, court culture, and isolation from conflict led to a sophisticated food tradition and the first "elite" cuisine. Study the archaeological evidence of their food customs, the religious significance of foodstuffs and animals, and the components of their cuisine, encompassing grains, wine, bread, numerous vegetables, and wild game.