Cooking Through the Centuries

Centuries 

14th Century Cooking:  The century lasting from January 1, 1301, to December 31, 1400

15th Century Cooking:  The century lasting from January 1, 1401, to December 31, 1500

16th Century Cooking: The century lasting from January 1, 1501, to December 31, 1600

17th Century Cooking: The century lasting from January 1, 1601 to December 31, 1700

Periods 

The Middle Ages refers to the time period that starts approximately 476CE and ends with the discovery of the new world in 1492.

The Early Middle Ages (or Early Medieval Period), also referred to as the Dark Ages which overlaps the period known as Late Antiquity is generally regarded as the period of time between the 5th Century (400- 500) and the 10th Century (900-1000). 

High Middle Ages is the period that extends from 1000 to 1250. 

The Late Middle Ages the period of time that expands from 1250 to 1500 and proceeds the onsent of the early modern era. 

The Tudor period is the period that extends from the mid 15th Century (1485) to the earliest part of the 17th Century (1603). 

The Elizabethan period is the period of history specific to the reign of Queen Elizabeth, 1558 - 1603.

The Renaissance  period the period in history that spans the 14th century (January 1, 1300)  to 17th centuries (December 31, 1700).

The Early Modern Period is the period in history that spans from 1500 to approximately 1800.