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‘Ne’ena’a’: The Arabic word for mint evokes a feeling of freshness
In his ninth-century poem Ya Sa’eli, Ibn Al Rumi describes some of his favourite foods and how he likes to enjoy them. The ...
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Discover the Aromas of Ancient Egyptian Mummies, From Orange Peels to Pine to Incense
A new, first-of-its-kind analysis of the scents of nine mummies detected woody, spicy, herbal and rancid notes, among other ...