Medieval Sugar Production in the Southern Levant: A Sweet Story
September 2022 | Vol. 10.9 By Richard Jones The arrival of sugar into the Near East is well known in outline: the technical ability to make a crude crystalline sweet from sugar can
Wine Production in the Latin Kingdom of Jerusalem
Winemaking is an ancient practice in the Levant. But when the Franks arrived during the Crusades they brought their own techniques.
Myth and Marvel: Medieval Muslim Writings on Ancient Egypt
Medieval Muslim scholars could not read ancient Egyptian writing. They therefore understood the past through the lenses of literary genres, myths, and the Quran.
Arabic Medieval Cookbooks in English Translation: Treasure Troves for Near Eastern Material Culture
Medieval cookbooks present hundreds of recipes, including a surprising number for sparrow. But they tell us much more than about food; they provide a picture of life and manners.