When the water level in the Sea of Galilee dropped in 1989, archaeologists rushed to excavate Ohalo II, an ancient human settlement. On the floor of one hut they found a large, flat, basaltic stone.

If you’re ever invited to dinner at Kirk and Maryanne Welton’s house and there’s a fresh-baked loaf of whole-wheat bread on the table, you’ll know it’s a special occasion. Maryanne not only baked the ...

At a Neolithic settlement on the Danish island Funen dating back 5,500 years, archaeologists have discovered both grinding stones and grains from early cereals. However, new research reveals that the ...

Which grain mill is best? When cooking, all chefs will tell you the same thing: A dish made from a tiny amount of high-quality ingredients always tastes better than a dish with a dozen average ...

A metate is a grinding stone common to Mesoamerican cultures, past and present. Corn and other grains are ground against the volcanic stone with another stone held in the hand called a manos. Metate ...

At a Neolithic settlement on the Danish island Funen dating back 5,500 years, archaeologists have discovered both grinding stones and grains from early cereals. However, new research reveals that the ...