Episode 44: Unmasking Robin Hood, A Deep Dive into Legend and Medieval Cuisine

Smarticus Tells History

Have you ever wondered about the truth behind the legendary figure Robin Hood? Well, buckle up because this week on Smarticus Tales History, we're about to give you a first-row seat to the past as we debunk the myths and shed light on the reality behind this famed outlaw. I'm your host, Smarticus, joined by my co-host, Phoenix as we dig into the Robin Hood legend, serving up fascinating insights, trivia, and stories wrapped up in our unique humor and camaraderie.
Now, we wouldn't be Smarticus Tales if we didn't mix in a bit of culinary adventure to our history lessons, right? On today's menu, we've got a hearty beef and potato stew, inspired by the peasant food of Robin Hood's era. And guess what? There's a twist. We ran out of red wine so we used sake instead, and it turned out fantastic! It's no Julia Childs' beef stew, but it's as close as we could get to a medieval English stew. As we cook, there's a hearty discussion on the role of stews in the diets of medieval peasants and how simplicity and utility defined the food of the era. So, pull up a chair, grab a drink, and join us for a rollicking journey through history, served up Smarticus style!
Show Notes:
Recipe:
https://topteenrecipes.com/beef-stew-recipe/
Research Sites:
https://www.nationalgeographic.co.uk/history/2019/02/who-was-the-real-robin-hood
https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/England_in_the_Middle_Ages
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