Humans have had plenty of opportunities to discover new foods and transport them to new places over the past 12,000 years. Who invented the hamburger? Unravel the history of this American staple ...

Understanding this history reclaims watermelon as a symbol of resilience, not ridicule. After slavery, African American food traditions evolved, influenced by migration. Despite economic hardship ...

This evolution highlights the significant influence of the African diaspora on American food history. The name “tea cakes” comes from the tradition of serving them at teatime at events like ...

"If you, your child, or even your friend has ever had breakfast provided to you by your public school, you have the Black ...

No matter how you spell it, the doughnut is a sweet part of American food history. You can learn more about American food history through the Smithsonian Food History Project at the Smithsonian's ...