If you’ve ever wondered how your kitchen cabinet became a treasure trove of global flavors, you need to look back thousands of years. The story of spices connects ancient civilizations to your dinner ...

For many years, the ancient Greeks and Romans were fooled ... But the world’s demand for spices grew throughout the Roman era and into the medieval period, defining economies from India to ...

Although spices and herbs have been used since ancient times, they are playing a new and important role in modern food preparation. They not only add unique flavors to our food, but contribute color ...

People have apparently been enjoying mulled wine for centuries. Ancient Greeks and Romans added spices and heat to leftover wine, and by the Middle Ages, many people believed the spices in the ...

and content creator Sarina Kamini, is a passionate advocate for the ancient flavour-boosting power of spices. “A little bit of spice goes a long way to making a dish feel more voluptuous ...

Copyright 2025 The Associated Press. All Rights Reserved. In this photo provided by Nicole Evatt, vendors sell everything from spices to handwoven baskets and live ...