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A Roman Emperor's Villa Is Now Producing Olive Oil

Hadrian's estate has trees found nowhere else on Earth.

Vittoria Traverso, Atlas Obscura

forgotten foods

What Happened to Montreal’s Legendary Melon?

A medley of efforts, and one abbey's monks, may bring back the forgotten fruit.

Joel Balsam, Atlas Obscura

scientists at work

How to Eat Like an Anglo-Saxon King

Hint: It involves way less meat than you might think.

Diana Hubbell, Atlas Obscura

Navigating la Ruta del Lechón in Puerto Rico’s Central Mountains

Explore the unexpected and tasty tradition of chinchorreo along the "Pork Highway" of Guavate.

How to Turn a Volcano Into an Oven

From hot-springs stew to lava-baked pizza, a tour of the world's most amazing volcanically-cooked meals.

Sam O'Brien, Atlas Obscura

The Triumphant Story of Britain's Desi Pubs

Once places of refuge, these Anglo-Indian bars are now institutions.

David Jesudason, Atlas Obscura

This Challah Is Key to Good Fortune After Passover

Shlissel challah is a centuries-old Jewish tradition.

Karen Chernick, Atlas Obscura

A Mystery Worm Is Threatening the Future of Washington’s Oysters

Clues from 1,000-year-old shells could reveal the parasite’s past—and portend the future.

Carly Cassella, Atlas Obscura

The Powerful Symbolism of Ukraine's Easter Bread

All around the world, bakers are making paska in solidarity.

Anne Ewbank, Atlas Obscura

How Coconut Macaroons Earned a Place on the Passover Table

Industrial innovations and a heavy push from Jewish companies helped cement the cookie as a new tradition.

Sam Lin-Sommer, Atlas Obscura

Armenia's Culinary History Hides in a Museum's Manuscripts

Using rare documents and notebooks, Sonia Tashjian is piecing together the nation's food story.

Rafael Tonon, Atlas Obscura

Inside the Beer Lab That’s Wrangling Wild Yeasts

Bootleg Biology unlocks new flavors for brewers.

Maggie Gigandet, Atlas Obscura

One Woman's Quest to Create Truly Japanese Cheese

Sakura blossoms, sake, and local microbes set Chiyo Shibata's cheese apart.

Joan Bailey, Atlas Obscura

Tasting the Fabled Peanut Butter Fruit

This elusive treat lives up to its nickname.

Alex Mayyasi, Atlas Obscura

great depression foods

This Depression-Era Science Trick Transforms Water Into Pie

How resourceful home bakers managed to make dessert from practically nothing.

Diana Hubbell, Atlas Obscura

In South Africa, a Seed Librarian Seeks Ancestral Knowledge

Zayaan Khan runs a "Seed Biblioteek" out of her home.

Mary Fawzy, Atlas Obscura

april fools day

The Greatest Food Hoaxes of All Time

People have fallen for all kinds of culinary cons.

Anne Ewbank, Atlas Obscura

delicious diaspora

The Women Keeping Circassian Cuisine Alive in Jordan

A restaurant in Amman preserves the cooking traditions of a diaspora.

Jason Ruffin, Atlas Obscura