Tasting History: history you can taste
Max Miller of the Tasting History YouTube show cooks historical recipes and tells the stories of the people who ate them.
What it is
@tastinghistory is the TikTok account of Max Miller, creator and host of the YouTube show Tasting History. His bio calls him a food and history enthusiast. The idea behind the show is simple: recreate ancient and historical recipes and explain the history around them. On TikTok he has more than 520,000 followers, over 340 videos and a verified badge.
Why we picked it
Max turns the kitchen into a time machine. He takes a recipe from an old cookbook or historical source, cooks it on camera, tastes it and tells you who ate it, why and what the dish reveals about its era. The history isn't garnish here. It's the main course.
We like his honesty. He doesn't pretend everything turns out delicious, and he doesn't spin romantic legends. Watch a few videos and you start to see how ingredients, tastes and food itself changed over the centuries. The show even has its own cookbook, which he announced on his TikTok.
Where to start
- Scroll his grid and pick a dish from an era you're curious about.
- Watch a video about a food you still eat today. Its backstory is often surprising.
- If you enjoy the format, full episodes are on the Tasting History YouTube channel.
- Try cooking one yourself. Many of the recipes are doable in an ordinary kitchen.
Who it's for
People who love history and cooking in equal measure. Food nerds who read about food as much as they eat it. History teachers looking for a lively way to hook a class.
Quick answers
Who is behind it? Max Miller, creator and host of the Tasting History YouTube show.
What does he cook? Dishes from historical recipes, from the ancient world to more recent centuries.
Is there a cookbook? Yes, a Tasting History cookbook, announced on his TikTok.
