History’s famous feasts

 1. The Banquet of Ashurnasirpal II: The Assyrian king held a grand feast in the 9th century BCE, where he served exotic meats and drinks to his guests. The banquet was mentioned in inscriptions and reliefs at his palace in Nimrud, Mesopotamia, and is considered one of the first recorded feasts in history.

2. The Imperial Banquets of China: Emperors of the Ming and Qing Dynasties held lavish feasts that included hundreds of dishes, and were a display of their wealth and power. One famous feast was the Kangxi Emperor's Birthday Banquet in 1713, where he served over 300 dishes to his guests. seen below is a famille verte birthday dish

3. The Feast of Trimalchio: This feast was described in the novel "Satyricon" by Roman author Petronius, and depicted a Roman freedman throwing an extravagant feast to showcase his newfound wealth. The feast included exotic foods, entertainment, and ostentatious displays of luxury.

4. The Feast of Dionysus: The ancient Greeks celebrated the god of wine and revelry with a feast known as the Dionysia, which included music, dance, and theatrical performances. The feasts were held annually and were a major cultural event in Athens.

5. The Banquets of the Court of Versailles: The French court held lavish feasts in the 17th and 18th centuries, under the reigns of Louis XIV, XV, and XVI. The feasts were elaborate affairs that included multiple courses, fine wines, and intricate table settings. Some of the most famous feasts included the Royal Feast of 1745 and the Diamond Jubilee Feast of 1770.