Discover 20 defunct restaurant chains with the strangest gimmicks in history—unusual themes and bold ideas that failed but left lasting impressions on food lovers everywhere.

Before ma’amoul were treats served at special occasions, they were simple biscuits that fueled travelers. “‘Ma’amoul’ is not ...

Today we thought we would take a look at wiping bottoms. During the Late Middle Ages, one of the most intimate courtiers, the Groom of the Stool, (and when we say ‘Stool’, we don’t mean something used ...

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Trump and Netanyahu share a moral and strategic clarity about the Islamic regime that previous Western leaders have lacked.

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After a three-year wait, the Women’s Euros Championship is back, and this time, Switzerland will be hosting the female ...

Jo Harkin’s novel takes up the true story of the last act of the Wars of the Roses—and the child who was manipulated into a ...

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Okay, I can't keep up this medieval speak, but I do love the vibes. And as a food writer, I LOVE thinking about what and how ...