The History of English Podcast Episode 133: Breaking Bread With Companions
Jan 21, 2020
Explore mealtime in the Middle Ages and the role of bread. Discover the origins of food-related terms in English. Learn about the evolution of meal times and meal names. Delve into the origins of dining practices and furniture. Uncover the rules of table manners during the rise of chivalry. Examine the origins of the phrase 'upper crust'. Dive into the versatility of bread in medieval times.
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Introduction
00:00 • 2min
The Significance of Bread in Medieval Times
02:27 • 12min
The Evolution of Meal Times and Meal Names
14:19 • 11min
Evolution of Dining Practices and Furniture in the Middle Ages
25:00 • 10min
Table Manners during the Rise of Chivalry and Courtliness
34:53 • 8min
Origins of the Phrase 'Upper Crust' and its Association with the Upper Classes
43:06 • 2min
The Versatility of Bread in Medieval Times
45:08 • 25min