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The History of Food

7.320181 seasonTV SeriesDocumentary

Go back in time to our earliest hunter-gatherer beginnings all the way to the future of seed storage and food production.

ProducersSarah V. Burns·Alex Sherratt

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Seasons & Episodes

E1
The Invention of Cooking
Nov 15, 2018
E2
The Agricultural Revolution
Nov 15, 2018
E3
Fermentation, Preservation and Exploration
Nov 15, 2018
E4
The Industry of Food
Nov 15, 2018
E5
The Future of Food
Nov 15, 2018

Cast

TRToby Ricketts
Toby Ricketts
Narrator (voice)

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The History of Food — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams The History of Food?

The History of Food is streaming on fuboTV, Curiosity Stream and CuriosityStream in United States, and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Fandango At Home. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is The History of Food on Netflix?

No, The History of Food is not on Netflix in United States as of September 2026. It's currently on fuboTV and Curiosity Stream.

Is The History of Food on Amazon Prime Video?

The History of Food isn't included with a Prime Video subscription in United States, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video.

Where can I watch The History of Food for free?

The History of Food is available to stream free (with ads) on Hoopla and The Roku Channel in United States.

How many seasons are in The History of Food?

The History of Food has 1 season in total (5 episodes). The series concluded in 2018.

Are all episodes of The History of Food out yet?

Yes — all 5 episodes across 1 season of The History of Food are out and available to stream.

Is there a Season 2 of The History of Food?

No — The History of Food ended after 1 season, so there is no Season 2.