A Taste of History - Season 8

Season 8
After winning four more Emmy Awards for Season Seven, Chef Walter Staib takes us on the most exciting journey through history yet with A Taste of History's Eighth Season. Diving deep into the 18th Century, Josephine Bonaparte's Caribbean childhood is retraced during the exploration of St. Lucia. Alexander Hamilton's life and work are explained from his political career in Philadelphia all the way to his humble beginnings on the island of Nevis. Deep in the heart of Jamaica, Chef Staib provides a rare glimpse into the culture and history of the Maroons of Accompong, a tribal village that has been autonomous since 1739! In the US, Chef Staib takes you to George Washington's Distillery in Mount Vernon to show the distilling process. The Battle of Yorktown is featured and the story of how Washington and LaFayette sent Cornwallis and his army packing is told on the grounds where the battle was fought. Back home in Philadelphia, the history of Christ Church is discussed from its construction in 1695 to the congregations of today and the Muhlenberg Family history is explained. Ellis Coffee and the history of the Riverwards is explored and just a few blocks south of City Tavern on Second Street, one of the city's longest running traditions is featured: the colorful spectacle that is the Mummer's! For all of this and much more, stay tuned for A Taste of History's Season Eight!
Episodes

George Washington's Whiskey

Peace and Autonomy

German Born, American Made

Creole Cuisine and the War of 1812

300 Years of Service

Bonaparte in St. Lucia

Alexander Hamilton the Financier

Cajon Cuisine of the Acadians

Yorktown - The Last Battle

The Mummers: Pistols, Parasols & Parades

Coffee Past, Present & Future

The Queen of the Caribbean

Washington's Character, Charisma & Ambition
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