​​Max Miller is the creator and host of the hit YouTube series Tasting History with Max Miller, in which he recreates dishes from the past while uncovering the people, cultures and events behind them. 

What began as a passion project during the pandemic has grown into one of YouTube’s most popular history and food series, attracting more than 4.42 million subscribers and over 938 million views. In recognition of his influence as a digital storyteller, TIME named Max to its second annual TIME100 Creators list in 2026, honoring 100 of the world’s most influential digital voices.

Max brought his distinctive combination of food, history and humor to the page with his first book, Tasting History: Explore the Past Through 4,000 Years of Recipes. Published by Simon Element, an imprint of Simon & Schuster, in April 2023, the book became a New York Times bestseller and was the number-one-selling book on Amazon during the week of August 21, 2023.

He continues that exploration in his second book, A Recipe for Disaster, which will be released in spring 2027. Centered on foods connected to famous natural disasters, human-made catastrophes and historical conflicts, the book examines how food can offer an unexpected and revealing perspective on some of history’s most consequential events.

Max’s ability to make history entertaining and accessible has also led to collaborations with prominent brands and entertainment properties, including the feature film The King’s Man and FX’s Emmy Award-winning series Shōgun.

Max lives in Los Angeles with his husband, José, and their three cats.

What began as a passion project when Max Miller was furloughed during Covid-19 has become a viral YouTube sensation. The Tasting History with Max Miller channel has thrilled food enthusiasts and history buffs alike as Miller recreates a dish from the past, often using historical recipes from vintage texts, but updated for modern kitchens as he tells stories behind the cuisine and culture. From ancient Rome to Ming China to medieval Europe and beyond, Miller has collected the best-loved recipes from around the world and has shared them with his fans. Now, with beautiful photographs portraying the dishes and historical artwork throughout, Tasting History compiles over sixty dishes such as:

• Tuh’u: a red beet stew with leeks dating back to 1740 BC

• Globi: deep-fried cheese balls with honey and poppy seeds

• Soul Cakes: yeasted buns with currants from circa 1600

• Pumpkin Tourte: a crustless pumpkin cheesecake with cinnamon and sugar on top from 1570

• And much more.

Including the original recipe and Miller’s modern recreation, this cookbook is a must-have for any avid cook or history fan looking to experience delicious recipes from the past.