Food History
How to Build Cross-Cultural Connections Over Food This Holiday Season
Supper clubs and immigrant-led cooking classes across the country bring people together, teaching diners to embrace their neighbors from around the world
The Italian Town That Becomes a Giant, Goose-Themed Board Game Each Fall
With teams competing in outlandish physical challenges, the Zogo dell’Oca of Mirano showcases Italy’s flair for invented traditions
Archaeologists Discover Ancient Canals Used to Trap Fish in Belize 4,000 Years Ago
Pre-Maya hunter-gatherers built the system in Central America in response to a drought between 2200 and 1900 B.C.E., according to a new study
The Ten Best Books About Food of 2024
Travel to the American South, Vietnam and beyond with this year’s best cookbooks, memoirs and historic deep dives
What Food Was Served at the First Thanksgiving in 1621?
Turkey may have been part of the holiday meal, along with venison, shellfish and corn, but pies and potatoes were decidedly not on the menu
Scientists Are Trying to Make Whiskey Using Rye Seeds That Were Submerged in a Lake Huron Shipwreck for Nearly 150 Years
Divers, distillers and researchers recently recovered grain from the "James R. Bentley," a wooden schooner that sank during a storm in 1878
Ancient Egyptians Drank Psychedelic Concoctions From This 2,000-Year-Old Mug, Study Finds
Scientists have discovered traces of hallucinogens in a small vessel depicting an Egyptian deity that may have been used in ancient rituals
Discover the Fresh and Unexpected Flavors of Slovenia, a Secret European Delight
In the young, tiny nation, inventive chefs are putting their own twists on classic regional dishes, using river trout, berries and other locally sourced delicacies to create some of the hautest cuisine around
Historians Say They've Solved the Mystery of a Curious 100-Year-Old Contraption Discovered in Storage
Staffers at the Dorchester County Historical Society in Maryland were baffled by the unusual machine, so they asked the public for help in determining its purpose
Divers Recover 300-Year-Old Glass Onion Bottles From a Shipwreck Off the Coast of Florida
The fragile 18th-century containers, which likely held alcoholic beverages that were shared among passengers and crew members, survived for centuries at the bottom of the Atlantic Ocean
Is Scurvy Making a Comeback? Two Recent Cases Highlight How the Illness Can Appear in the Modern World
Scurvy diagnoses in Australia and Canada suggest doctors should consider testing for vitamin C deficiency in patients experiencing poverty, food insecurity and social isolation
The World's First Barbecue Museum Is Coming to Kansas City
Opening next spring, the new venue will have exhibits and a barbecue bean-themed ball pit play area for kids
Can't Get Enough Carbs? That Craving Might Have Started More Than 800,000 Years Ago
New research traces the genetic underpinnings of the enzyme amylase, which helps humans digest starches and sugars
See the Tools and Gadgets From Julia Child’s Kitchen That Reveal How the Beloved Chef Cooked
From the microwave to the food processor, the book author and television personality tried many appliances and devices to figure out the best ways to use them for her audience
The World's Oldest Cheese Was Buried in a Chinese Tomb 3,600 Years Ago. Now, Scientists Have Sequenced Its DNA
New research has revealed that the mysterious white substance found alongside three ancient mummies was once a soft cheese called kefir
The World's Best Pizza Is in New York City, According to Italy-Based Rankings
Una Pizza Napoletana on the Lower East Side has claimed the top spot in an annual ranking of pizzerias around the globe
The Rebellious History of Mooncakes, the Note-Passing Dessert That Liberated China
During Mid-Autumn Festival, Chinese around the world eat the miniature molded and filled cakes to wish their families wealth and happiness
Bananas and Curry on Pizza? That's How the Swedish Do It
Before you turn your nose up at the sweet and spicy combination, consider its roots in the country’s post-World War II food culture
Divers Find Crates of Unopened Champagne in 19th-Century Shipwreck
Discovered near Sweden, the vessel was loaded with bottles of sparkling wine, mineral water and porcelain
You Can Now Visit France's First-Ever Cheese Museum
The Musée du Fromage in Paris hosts tastings and teaches visitors about traditional cheesemaking practices
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