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Meet the New York State Parks Interpreter Who Cooks to Uncover the Past

As a culinary historian, Lavada Nahon is working to bring the state's African American history to light.

Vonnie Williams, Atlas Obscura

How the Black Death Gave Rise to British Pub Culture

For centuries-old bars, a pandemic is nothing new.

Richard Collett, Atlas Obscura

11 Cocktails From Around the World That You Can Make at Home

You can't travel, but you could probably use a drink.

Luke Fater, Atlas Obscura

Under Pandemic Prohibition, South Africans Resort to Pineapples

A strict lockdown has meant a spike in homebrewing.

Nick Dall, Atlas Obscura

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How to Plant a Home Garden and 'Free the Seed'

By saving and swapping seeds, you can preserve agricultural heritage.

Reina Gattuso, Atlas Obscura

Thailand’s Spirits Have a Taste for Red Fanta

The ruby-red drink is a mainstay at spirit houses and shrines.

Chawadee Nualkhair, Atlas Obscura

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Eat Like a 19th-Century Shaker With This Simple Lemon Pie

There’s never been a better time for this forgotten frugal classic.

Sam O'Brien, Atlas Obscura

How Chileans Turned British Tea Time Into a ‘Fourth Meal’

You might want to try it, too.

Mark Johanson, Atlas Obscura

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Make a Colonial American Cocktail With Ale, Rum, and Fire

The smoky, creamy Hot Ale Flip is a testament to crude ingenuity.

Luke Fater, Atlas Obscura

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How a West African Woman Became the ‘Pastry Queen’ of Colonial Rhode Island

Duchess Quamino was the embodiment of creative survival.

Nneka M. Okona, Atlas Obscura

Tips for Responsible Drinking, From 16th-Century Germany

The writer was concerned about the rise of binge-drinking bros.

Matthew Taub, Atlas Obscura

India’s Mother Earth Cafés Shine a Spotlight on Indigenous Crops

Rural restaurants are providing a market for endangered edibles.

Sharanya Deepak, Atlas Obscura

How 'Taco Friday' Became a Swedish Tradition

Toppings include pineapples, peanuts, and cucumbers.

Barbara Woolsey, Atlas Obscura

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The Gastro Obscura Guide to Cooking School-Lunch Classics

You're the lunch lady now.

Anne Ewbank, Atlas Obscura

Feast Your Eyes on Delectable Clay Replicas of Asian-American Foods

In the past two years, Stephanie H. Shih has folded more than 1,000 ceramic dumplings.

plumcot, Atlas Obscura

The Teetotaling Couple Who Filled Their Home With Novelty Whiskey Containers

For decades, Jim Beam made decanters shaped like Elvis, the Mount St. Helens eruption, and more.

Bailey Berg, Atlas Obscura

How to Turn a Walk in the Woods Into an Ancient Indigenous Kitchen Staple

Easy foraging can add a touch of the forest to your tea, stews, and even bath.

Luke Fater, Atlas Obscura

How America Rediscovered a Cookbook From the Harlem Renaissance

Arturo Schomburg's work is still inspiring researchers and cooks today.

Mayukh Sen, Atlas Obscura