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In 1957 an American archaeologist made a remarkable discovery that was to bring an ancient myth to life. Breaking into the burial mounds they had unearthed in a valley in western Turkey, Rodney Young and his team uncovered the bones of an historic king and the remnants of a lavish feast. Dating back nearly 3,000 years, these remains were of a king called Mita, but Greek mythology remembers him by a different name. This was the tomb of King Midas, the man whose touch turned everything to gold. For the Channel 4 programme, food expert and journalist Fuchsia Dunlop, aided by actor and presenter Ralf Little, examined the evidence found in the chamber in order to realise an incredible dream - the recreation of King Midas' funeral feast. On this website we explore how the legend of King Midas might have arisen. We also discuss the ingredients and cooking methods that would probably have been used in the real king's funeral feast, and we give you easy-to-follow recipes so you can recreate the dishes. Finally, you will find a list of resources that will help you pursue this fascinating subject further.
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