Michael Twitty’s technique for preparing okra soup evokes West African cooking traditions. His recipe includes a broth—either chicken or beef—that takes about an hour or two to create. Onions, garlic, ...

People in the neighborhood first noticed it through open windows and small wooden drying racks. One house would have bunches of basil hanging from the porch rail, another had strings of oregano tied ...

At the Terezin concentration camp, some of Europe’s top artists found solace in creating new work. Today one musician is determined to give them an encore Primary image: Sleeping Quarters, by Czech ...

Here’s what you’ll learn when you read this story: Archaeologists are taking a closer look inside the large stone pots dotting the famed—and mysterious—Plain of Jars in Laos. A research team excavated ...

Archaeologists excavating the ancient site of Shiloh have uncovered three large storage jars dating to the Middle Bronze Age. The find was made during this year’s excavation season at Ancient Shiloh, ...

Credit cards have become an integral part of modern financial life, offering convenience, security and potential benefits like cashback or travel rewards. Yet, their ease of use can be a double-edged ...

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Julia Skinner is a food historian, educator, and founder of Root, an Atlanta-based company focused on fermentation and bringing historic food to the modern world. She has published several books on ...