The Alexandrian Exchange and the Four Humors
2015
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Alexander's conquests heralded an era where previously unconnected cultures mixed on a large scale. Trace the diffusion of foodstuffs over vast trade networks in the Hellenistic period. Study early dietary regimens based in Galen's famous theory of the body's "humors," and the influence on food culture of philosophical schools such as the Stoics and Epicureans.
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[San Francisco, California, USA] : Kanopy Streaming, 2015.
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1 online resource (streaming video file)
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Title from title frames.In Process Record.Originally produced by The Teaching Company/The Great Courses in 2013.In English
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Features: Columbia University, Ken Albala Ph.D.
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Mode of access: World Wide Web.
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Undetermined
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European/Baltic StudiesFood Technology
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414936
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Access eFilm - A Kanopy streaming videohttps://www.kanopy.com/node/149446/external-image - Cover Image