Food and Drink in Archaeology

The subject of food and drink is a topic that has long been central to archaeology, encompassing as it does studies related to material culture, ideology, economics, utilisation of biological resources (plant and animals), nutrition and its effect on the population, and the environment within which this occurred.

The study of food and drink in all its guises has necessitated a diversity of approaches, from more traditional techniques to newer methods that employ experimentation and biomolecular research. As with the previous conferences in this series, this conference aims to unite researchers from the various fields that link this common theme, enabling a more holistic view and understanding of the topic.