Tag: History & Heritage
The Dromedary camel is deeply embedded in the cultural heritage from western Africa, the Levant and the Arabian Peninsula to Pakistan and… read more
On account of its meager demands, its endurance, and its swiftness, the dromedary is essential to desert life. The Camel is deeply… read more
The coffee experience goes far beyond just taste; it’s a multi sensory journey that engages all of our senses. From the moment… read more
Experience the thrill and tradition of the Hajjan Camel Race سباق الهجن in Wadi Hazra – Ghazaleh – Ain Khudra of January… read more
Were-tigers, tigerman, tiger goddesses and tiger gods, local beliefs and practices shape human-wildlife coexistence in India. Because communities that share space with… read more
Tiger, Tiger! Tigers are deeply embedded in the cultural and natural heritage of India. They feature prominently in Mughal history and Hindu,… read more
Scientifically known as Panthera leo persica, the Asiatic lion is a symbol of power and royalty, deeply embedded in the cultural and… read more
Discover a short history of the domestication of the cow and bull in India, from the Aurochs to the Zebu. Aurochs Archaeologists… read more
The “hoja sagrada” or sacred leaf has enormous significance to Aymara and Quechua people in the Andes. Discover the coca leaf in… read more
Every part of the palm is useful in one way or another. Coconut’s historical, cultural, and health significance in India, includes its… read more
For the Incas, as well as for today’s Aymara and Quechua farmers of the Andes, the potato is more then sustenance, it… read more
The unique social fabric of the Italian bar is made by the locals, who meet there, share stories, and traditional coffee rituals.… read more
From the early sixteenth century to the Industrial Revolution, coffee houses spread from the Middle East throughout Europe and grew into important… read more
From Ethiopia and Yemen, the habit of drinking coffee traveled to Arabia, Egypt, and Turkey before becoming a dominant beverage in Europe… read more
It was at the beginning of the 18th century, with the spread of exotic drinks, like, coffee, tea, and chocolate, when refined… read more
The taste for a dark, heavy coffee, drunk out of cups, is obviously much older than the Italian espresso machine itself, and… read more
Introduced in the 1500s to Italy, coffee has developed its own culture and has a place on the Mediterranean dining table ever… read more
Discover Indian coffee history and culture, Bean to brew, the aromatic journey of Indian coffee. Countless coffee estates are situated amidst the… read more
Trees, throughout the ages, have been given deep and sacred meanings in many of the world’s mythologies, TREE LORE features in all… read more
Espresso, that we call simply caffè in Italy, can evoke the coziness of the habitual bar or the vibrancy of a bustling… read more
Italian coffee culture is made of Cappuccino and espresso at the bar. An essential daily ritual and veritable institution that have become… read more
