“Hing: From Controversial Spice to Culinary Enigma in India”

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Asafoetida, a seemingly innocuous substance derived from the resin of the wild fennel plant native to Afghanistan, Iran, and Uzbekistan, has found itself at the epicenter of culinary debates in India. Often ground into powder and mixed with flour, this potent ingredient is renowned for its powerful and divisive smell, earning it the moniker “devil’s … Read more

Palace of Aigai, Where Alexander the Great was Crowned, Reopens After 2400 Years in Greece

Palace of Aigai

The ancient Palace of Aigai in Greece, where Alexander the Great was crowned King of Macedonia around 2,400 years ago, has been reopened after an extensive restoration. The historic site, also known as the Royal Metropolis of the Macedonians, had been closed to visitors during the restoration process. Covering an expansive area of approximately 15,000 … Read more