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Why Was Barley More Common Than Wheat in Medieval England
20 Sept 2025 How Medieval Peasants ? Why Was Barley More Common Than Wheat in Medieval England Why was barley more common than wheat in medieval England? From rocky fields to peasant loaves, this story reveals how a humble grain … Continue reading
Dyson Might Just Have Solved Vertical Farming
Vertical farming was once hailed as the future of food — until the hype collapsed. Now, Dyson Farming, the brainchild of legendary inventor James Dyson, is betting on a smarter, more efficient approach. Could this be the breakthrough that finally … Continue reading
How Supermarkets Rewired The Planet
Learn more about Human Footprint: https://www.pbs.org/show/human-footprint The supermarket is one of the strangest and most powerful inventions in human history. Grocery shopping is often perceived as a simple, mundane activity. And for many, access to food has never been more … Continue reading
The Surprising Origins of Vanilla | Delishtory
Vanilla is one of the most expensive spices in the world. That’s no surprise when you learn just how complicated it is to grow and extract. So how did vanilla become such a popular flavor? ***** Delishtory brings you a … Continue reading
The Potato Famine Could Happen Again
Head to https://complexly.store/collections/sale to check out all the deals! The famous Irish Potato Famine was thanks to farming practices and p. infestans (among other things). But are the Colorado Potato Beetle and the climate crisis teaming up to bring about … Continue reading
How Did Rice Become a Staple Crop? | Delishtory
Rice is a staple crop around the world, but how did that come to be? And what’s actually the difference between all the rice varieties you find in stores? 00:00 Intro 00:22 What is Rice? 1:14 Early Rice History & … Continue reading
Cooking with Banana Leaves & Sewing My Own Clothes: A Self-Sufficient Life
[…] She crafts a batik, using traditional craft techniques and then sews a dress from the hand-dyed fabric. Our Book: http://geni.us/MothertheMountain Art prints: https://www.motherthemountain.com/store / motherthemountain / motherthemountain Anastasia’s Instagram: / anast.asia Julia’s Instagram: / juliavanderbyl We are sisters, Julia … Continue reading
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