The Funerary Feast of King Midas

www.museum.upenn.edu/Midas/intro.html
The University of Pennsylvania first excavated the remains of the King. This site discusses the remains and their own reconstruction of his lavish funeral feast.

Phrygia and the Phrygians

www.allaboutturkey.com/frig.htm
Well-written article about this ancient civilisation by a tour guide, which includes information on Midas.

Greek Spider

www.greekspider.com
An online guide to Greece and Cyprus with sections discussing Greek myths, heroes, gods and demigods. Touches on the legend of King Midas.

Turkish Cuisine

www.cs.utah.edu/~kagano/history_cuisine.htm
The evolution of Turkish cuisine over three main eras, showing the influences of central Asia and the Ottoman.

The Food Timeline

www.foodtimeline.org
Has a great timeline of foods through the ages with information on what was available when in Europe and around the world.

Greek Myths and Legends by C Evans and A Millard (Usborne Publishing, 1992) £6.99.
A wonderful introduction to Greek gods and mythology, including the tales of King Midas. Illustrated by Rodney Matthews.

The Adventures of King Midas by Lynne Reid Banks (Collins, 1993) £3.50.
Children's story book, telling versions of the King Midas myths. Beautifully illustrated by Hilda Offen.

Classic Turkish Cookery by Ghillie Basan (Tauris Parke, 1998) £19.95.
A collection of traditional dishes from Turkey, a country whose cuisine has been influenced by the Middle East and the Mediterranean for thousands of years. From casseroles to pilaffs, this book contains something for everyone.

Turkey Unveiled: A History of Modern Turkey (Overlook Press, 2000) US edition only, available through online bookshops.
An analysis of Turkey, reviewing the last days of the Ottoman empire and building up a detailed picture of Turkish politics and culture.