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Food

Food research can tell us a lot about how we lived in the past, help us to feed the world of the future, and make sure we know what is in the food we’re eating today. Taste a variety of foods (ancient and modern) and learn more about how diets are changing. 

Events

	Cheese-story: A short history of alpine diary Exhibition, 5pm - 10pm, King's Manor Marquee; Talk, 8.25pm - 8.40pm, King's Manor KG/07 Over history, cheese (yes cheese!) has helped to shape the landscape and society of Alpine communities. Traditional cheeses, like fontina and tome, are a great part of the cultural heritage of the Alps. But why is their history so influential in the evolution of Alpine society? Come to discover a history of alpine dairy, from ancient small scale production to modern companies, like Nestlé and Kraft.
	PROteINSECT: Enabling the exploitation of insects as a sustainable source of protein for animal feed and human nutrition Exhibition, 5pm - 10pm, King's Manor Marquee Food security is a global challenge. As overall demand for food, particularly meat, increases there is an urgent need to increase the supply of protein from sustainable sources. Insects, especially flies, have the potential to help meet this demand.
	Bones, boils and daily bread Activities and exhibition, 5.30pm - 10pm, King's Manor Refectory Get the chance to learn from experts how they read the tell-tale signs of diet and disease on human bones. Meet skeletons from different periods and investigate the past by analysing how teeth and bones were changed by disease and diet.
	Dig it, eat it: Taste the past Exhibition and food tasting, 5.30pm - 10pm, King's Manor Marquee Ever wondered what the Romans of York snacked on while wandering about the Forum? Or what a Viking chewed while waiting for the tide to turn? Find out how archaeology can answer these questions, and – if you’re adventurous - try a taste of the past.
	Quorn: 21st century healthy fast food Exhibition, food tasting and "Cooking with Quorn" demos, 5.30pm - 10pm, King's Manor Refectory; Talk, 7.35pm - 7.50pm, King's Manor KG/07 Quorn is the world’s leading meat-free brand and is based on one man’s big idea in the 1960’s to find a healthy new protein with a low environmental impact – an idea that is more relevant today than ever before. Come and try Quorn foods and hear about how this idea has been transformed into a world leader!
	Chicken nuggets: A history of York in half a dozen eggs Activities and exhibition, 7pm - 9pm, DIG Why did the chicken cross the globe? Due to human intervention! Therefore, we can learn a lot about human history through studying theirs. This event will show, using archaeology and other disciplines, the social, cultural and environmental impact of this important species. Drop by our interactive exhibition to take part in iPad quizzes, play with interactive magnetic display boards and chat with our researchers.
	Feeding time Activities and exhibition, 7pm - 9pm, DIG Have you ever wondered how people found food before global supermarkets? How did people prepare food without cookers and microwaves? Everyone knows you are what you eat, but how do we know what our ancestors ate and what can this tell us about society in the past?