Situla found at the Gordion tomb, circa 700 BCE. Photo courtesy of Carole Raddato/Flickr

No fables here! We’re travelling back 2700 years to uncover the case of King Midas’ lost funeral feast. Join us as we explore how an ancient civilization sent people off to the afterlife with a rocking good party. We’ll also learn how modern technology is revealing the diets of ancient civilizations as well as the recipe for the oldest cocktail in the world. Find out how historical tastes are making a comeback with a little help from the craft brewing industry. All this and more on this week’s episode of The Feast. 

Written & Produced by Laura Carlson

Technical Direction by Mike Portt

Click here for more goodies about King Midas, including some ancient recipes from his funeral feast.

Episode Soundtrack can be found here. 

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