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Will's History of Food

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With global experience across 4 continents and roles from Head Chef to Hotel Manager, from rural campsites & summer camps to fine dining & "Leading Hotels of the World", I’m excited to share my passion through Will's History of Food. Come join the journey!

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Archaeologists Discover Long-Lost 2,000-Year-Old Crop in the Canary Islands Ancient lentils preserved in volcanic silos link modern Canarian crops to 2,000-year-old North African origins. Lentils cultivated in the Canary Islands today have roots that extend nearly 2,000 years...

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20.11.2025 06:31 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
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Pesto Alla Genovese: A Culinary Emblem of Ligurian Identity More than just a sauce, pesto is, to Liguria and Ligurians, a cultural icon, an emblem that encaptures the spirit, the essence of centuries of agriculture, trade, society and regional identity.

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19.11.2025 21:12 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
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Special Postbag Edition #6 Podcast Episode · The British Food History Podcast · 18/11/2025 · 48m

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19.11.2025 11:22 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
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In Provence, Do Appellations Even Matter? How useful are AOCs in a huge region dominated by mid rosé? Plus: 26 bottle recommendations, from Bandol and beyond.

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19.11.2025 11:07 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
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How McDonald's Original CEO Betrayed The Founders (We're Sorry, McDonald Brothers) - Food Republic

Brothers Richard and Maurice McDonald founded the Golden Arches, yet the CEO's betrayal remains one of business history's most infamous tales.

17.11.2025 23:10 — 👍 1    🔁 1    💬 0    📌 0
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A cooking show that reflects immigrant traditions “Just Flavors” from United We Dream grows tables longer, one episode at a time

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17.11.2025 16:18 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
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The Layered History of Baklava: Unwrapping a Turkish Heritage Tracing the sweet pastry's journey from Central Asian roots to Ottoman perfection, and examining the modern conflicts over its origins.

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17.11.2025 09:57 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
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Meet the Italian 'Fruit Detective' Who Investigates Centuries-Old Paintings for Clues About Produce That Has Disappeared From the Kitchen Table Renaissance paintings, medieval archives, cloistered orchards—how one Italian scientist is uncovering secrets that could help combat a growing agricultural crisis

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17.11.2025 09:37 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0

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The Ancient Heritage and Modern Allure of Pistachios, from the Cradle of Civilisation to Culture, Cuisine and Commerce Often called the “Smiling Nut” or “Green Gold” the pistachio (Pistacia vera L. from Middle Persian pistakē) is regarded as one of the oldest trees cultivated by humans.

The Ancient Heritage and Modern Allure of Pistachios, from the Cradle of Civilisation to Culture, Cuisine and Commerce
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15.11.2025 22:56 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
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A History of Food Culture in Ireland with Regina Sexton Part 1 Podcast Episode · The Delicious Legacy · 24/04/2024 · 44m

I've talked to food historian Regina Sexton who is based in Cork to give me all the fascinating details of the rich ancient food history of Irish people.
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17.10.2025 22:23 — 👍 10    🔁 6    💬 0    📌 0
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No, British fish and chips is not a Jewish invention According to legend, Sephardic Jews fleeing the Inquisition introduced the fried fish used in this iconic dish.

The history here is disputed, apparently. (I am not a food historian so I don’t know!)

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18.10.2025 15:27 — 👍 2    🔁 2    💬 0    📌 0
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Elcielo Shares Colombian Culinary History Through Its Food Elcielo's menu shares the country's culinary history and traditions.

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14.11.2025 22:33 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
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Ancient Roman Fast Food: Songbirds Were a Popular Snack in 1st-Century Mallorca - Arkeonews Roman fast food, ancient Roman cuisine, song thrush consumption, Roman street food, Mallorca archaeology, Pollentia findings, Roman bird bone

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14.11.2025 19:19 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
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In pictures: Food pop-up revives Raja Nala’s ancient ‘Hitahara’ recipes in Kolkata Paushtik Life’s 12-course pop-up draw inspiration from the Vedic-era cookbook ‘Pakadarpanam’, for a wholesome, flavourful and sustainable dining experience

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14.11.2025 18:53 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
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Will's History of Food | Will Thorpe | Substack Will's History of Food explores how food shapes culture, society and history, from ancient grains to global trade. Each post blends storytelling and research to uncover the meaning behind meals. For c...

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14.11.2025 17:48 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
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Vanilla Cultivation: An Analysis of Techniques, Challenges and Global Impact Part 2.

Vanilla Cultivation: An Analysis of Techniques, Challenges and Global Impact
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14.11.2025 17:39 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
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Vanilla: a Botanical Biography of Desire, Power and Culture The story of vanilla is more than just a story of flavour, it is a journey of botanical mystery, colonial ambition, ingenuity and economic volatility, cultural symbolism and mystique

Vanilla: a Botanical Biography of Desire, Power and Culture
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14.11.2025 17:39 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
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The Mouflon : Ancient Icon of Domestication, Culture and Conservation The Mouflon (Ovis Gmelini) stands as a living testament to the combined evolution of human civilisation, animal domestication and conservation.

The Mouflon: Ancient Icon of Domestication, Culture and Conservation
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14.11.2025 17:38 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
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Turmeric: A Golden Thread Through History, Culture, Cuisine, and Medicine It’s hard to not want to love turmeric for its bright golden hue, especially when we see it in powdered form, just its colour conjures up images and aromas of the markets of the East, monks’ robes, Hi...

Turmeric: A Golden Thread Through History, Culture, Cuisine, and Medicine
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14.11.2025 17:38 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
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Will's History of Food | Will Thorpe | Substack Will's History of Food explores how food shapes culture, society and history, from ancient grains to global trade. Each post blends storytelling and research to uncover the meaning behind meals. For c...

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