“Follow the Drinking Gourd” is an African American spiritual that is said to be a verbal road map for slaves escaping from the Tombigbee River Valley north of Mobile, Alabama. Although there ...
Like other gourds, the snake gourd is a member of the pumpkin family (Cucurbitaceae) and has seeds similar to its cousin the water melon (Citrullus lanatus), although slightly more eccentric, sporting ...
Bottle gourd, also known as lauki, is a highly nutritious and adaptable vegetable that offers several health benefits. It helps fight inflammation, provides hydration, aids in digestion ...
January 30, 2025 • Who owns stolen art? Today on the show, the bloody journey of a Benin Bronze from West Africa to the halls of one of England's most elite universities — a tale of ...
Traditional sun-dried vegetables locally known as ‘Hokh-Suen,’ continue to hold significant demand during the harsh winter months in Jammu and Kashmir. These dried vegetables are an essential part of ...
JOHANNESBURG, Jan 30 (Reuters) - South Africa often uses its diplomatic heft to position itself as defender of the "global south" on the world stage, but the deaths of 13 of its soldiers in ...