THE AGRICULTURAL REVOLUTION

A gastronomical journey

An episode from the series THE HISTORY OF FOOD

Synopsis

The Agricultural Revolution's transformative impact, which began around 13,000 years ago, marked the shift from hunting and gathering to settled agriculture, leading to the rise of civilizations, urbanization, and a dramatic increase in global population.

It also delves into the history of culinary arts and diets across various social classes and cultures, from ancient times to the present, and critically examines the health impacts of the agricultural lifestyle compared to the hunter-gatherer diet, raising questions about the nutritional diversity and overall health implications of our modern diet.