Andrea Maraschi, a medieval historian and food studies expert, joins Francesca Tasca, a scholar of Christian heresies, to discuss their latest book. They reveal how food practices defined heretical identities and the role of food in magical rituals. The conversation delves into Augustine's views on food, cross-cultural tensions surrounding drinks like kumis, and the contrasting interpretations of Christian dietary freedom. They also explore taboo subjects like medieval cannibalism and the significance of Bethlehem's magical bread. Their insights intertwine food, identity, and spirituality in fascinating ways.
