Shaka's Inyama Yenkomo (Ceremonial Beef)
Inspired by King Shaka
Traditional Zulu beef preparation - from simple ceremonial meat to rich modern stew, showing the evolution of royal cuisine
dinner 150 min
medium
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Shaka's Isitambu (Samp and Beans)
Inspired by King Shaka
Traditional Zulu samp and beans - from plain warrior fuel to the foundation of South Africa's national dish
lunch 120 min
easy
Shaka's Uphuthu with Amasi
Inspired by King Shaka
Traditional Zulu breakfast of crumbly maize porridge served with fermented milk - the foundation of warrior nutrition
breakfast 30 min
medium
Freddie's Chicken Dhansak
Inspired by Freddie Mercury
Freddie's documented favorite curry - a traditional Parsi dish with aromatic spices, lentils, and vegetables
dinner 90 min
hard
Freddie's Homemade Strawberry Jam & Orange Marmalade Toast
Inspired by Freddie Mercury
Simple yet perfect breakfast featuring homemade preserves, just as Freddie's personal assistant would make
breakfast 35 min
medium
Freddie's Mediterranean Lentil Soup
Inspired by Freddie Mercury
A wholesome, healing soup from Freddie's assistant's cookbook - perfect for his light lunch preference
lunch 35 min
easy
Recent Episodes
View All →Episode 4: King Shaka
Episode 4
Exploring the powerful cuisine of the Zulu ruler who transformed southern Africa, from fermented milk to ceremonial beef
Episode 3: Freddie Mercury
Episode 3
Exploring the varied culinary tastes of Queen's legendary frontman, from Parsi spice to British comfort food
Episode 2: Marilyn Monroe
Episode 2
Spending a full day eating exactly like Marilyn Monroe — not the Hollywood fantasy, but her actual documented habits
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History isn't just about dates and battles—it's about the people who lived it. Through their favorite meals, we can understand their cultures, their times, and sometimes their controversies. Each episode explores not just how to cook these historical dishes, but why they mattered to the people who ate them.
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