I recently watched my grandmother make bread in her clay oven, a technique passed down through generations in our family.

Archaeologists have used new techniques to study the ancient equivalents of modern kitchen tools used by Native Americans thousands of years ago. Today, we have the mortar, pestle and cutting board.

Recent archaeological experiments have unearthed unsettling revelations about Neanderthal dietary habits. By recreating ancient cooking methods, researchers have gained insights into the survival ...