History of iron and early steel
History of iron: a Greek black-figure vase showing a blacksmith at work (Athens, about 550 BC) Why do people use iron? The history of iron doesn't start until much later [...]
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Where did figs come from? History of figs
Some raw figs: History of figs Where are wild figs from? Wild fig trees first grew in Africa and West Asia and South Asia and around the Mediterranean Sea beginning [...]
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Healthy refried beans – Food history project
Tacos with refried beans inside (thanks to Taco Bell) You've probably already eaten refried beans lots of times, but if you haven't, why not start now by having a taco [...]
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How to make pie crust – Food history projects
A boughten pie crust You can make a pie crust to go with your sweet potato pie or any other pie you make. All pies pretty much use the same [...]
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How to make Peruvian peanut stew
Clay model of Moche people eating To eat what Chavin or Moche or Nazca people might have eaten, try making this delicious Peruvian stew. It's filling and vegan! Fill a [...]
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Easy lentil soup recipe – Cooking up History
Ethiopian food Three suggestions for projects with lentils: 1) Go to an Indian or Ethiopian restaurant and try something with lentils in it. 2) Make lentil soup at home. Here's [...]
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Cooking up history – learn by doing
Ethiopian food As long as there have been living creatures on earth, they've spent a lot of time thinking about food - how to get it, which kinds are best, [...]
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Barley soup or barley pudding – Food project
Barley soup (thanks to Wikipedia) How to make barley soup You can eat like a medieval peasant by making your own barley soup at home. Start by peeling a carrot, [...]
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Were there slaves in Ancient Egypt?
Egyptian slavery: an Egyptian man beating a slave while another begs for mercy Where did Egyptian slaves come from? Just like in other parts of Africa, some people in Ancient [...]
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Cooking the ancient world – History project
Chinese food Try cooking some food in the style of different places and times. Then your class or your family can eat it! These are some ancient cultures you might [...]
