While we often associate deep-fried food with modern fast food—like fried chicken and french fries—this method of cooking has ancient roots. It was originally used as a way to preserve food or give it ...

New research analyzing isotopes from ancient African remains reveals how societies adapted strategies to survive major climate change.

Livelihood diversity wasn't just a feature of ancient African societies; it was key to survival. New research covering millennia of African history reveals that livelihood diversification enabled ...

Typical grain-based foods like bread, breakfast cereals and baked snacks, are leading the way with being formulated and ...

Typical grain-based foods like bread, breakfast cereals and baked snacks, are leading the way with being formulated and ...

I particularly like to sample street food across Asia. I’ve eaten my way across Asia, Europe, the Middle East, parts of Africa, North America and the list is still growing!

Oliver had just watched Thiam’s TED Talk on fonio, an ancient West African grain. They were at a benefit for the Museum of Food and Drink honoring Questlove, and Oliver had to introduce himself.

When brewmaster Garrett Oliver spotted chef Pierre Thiam at a party in 2019, he made a beeline through the crowd. Oliver had just watched Thiam’s TED Talk on fonio, an ancient West African grain. They ...

France colonised much of North Africa, starting in the mid-18th century, and when it lost possession of the region in the 1950s and ’60s, those loyal to France — predominantly Algerians and ...

Discover the wisdom of ancient African proverbs and their relevance to Black history and lives today. Learn how these proverbs can inspire and empower.