A History of Monkeys
From wall paintings in Egyptian tombs to the margins of illuminated manuscripts, we have always used portrayals of monkeys to express our more animal side.
Alexander Lee
A History of the Wolf
The most maligned of creatures, since ancient times, wolves have played a central role in mythology.
A History of Haggis
The origins of haggis are as mysterious as the Loch Ness Monster.
A History of Salt Cod
The origin of bacalhau, the Portuguese national dish with a global past of ingenuity and exploitation.
A History of Chop Suey
Chop suey arrived with the Gold Rush, spread with the railway and endured prohibition. Although Chinese by origin, it was claimed by America.
A History of Börek
From Turkish börek to Balkan burek, the celebrated dish of the Ottoman Empire spread far and wide.
The History of the Barbecue
A Native American method of tenderising meat goes global.
The History of the Picnic
The first picnics were a favourite pastime of the aristocracy, and purely indoor affairs. In the 19th century, the emergent middle classes moved lunch outdoors.
Enchiladas: A Culinary Monument to Colonialism
While finding its origins in royal Aztec feasts, the history of the enchilada is more a product of colonialism and prejudice than authentic heritage.
Jerk, an Authentic Taste of Jamaican Liberty
Travelling the world with the diaspora, jerk is an artefact of Jamaica’s troubled colonial history and a powerful testament to the island’s centuries-long quest for freedom.