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Love, Lust, and Libido: Aphrodisiacs in Medieval Europe

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Add some spice to your Valentine's day and unravel the mysteries of late medieval aphrodisiacs with food historian and author Ken Albala and Getty manuscripts curator Larisa Grollemond. Delve into the period cookbooks, artworks, and courtly feasting cultures of northern Europe to discover ingredients, recipes, and customs thought to arouse the libido, heighten pleasure, increase potency or, conversely, kill the mood.

Want to enhance your experience? Prepare amorous food and drink for the event using the historical recipes and instructional cooking videos provided, or score big by testing your I.Q. on the aphrodisiacs quiz.

This program is free. Registration required. Courtly dress encouraged! Tag us on @gettymuseum and include #gettymuseum to share your dress or dishes! For more event information and materials, click "Learn More" below:

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