At Green Prophet, where we’re constantly exploring the beautiful dance of ecology, culture, and innovation in the Middle East and beyond, we spoke to Sandor Katz about the ancient roots and modern relevance of fermentation—especially in water-scarce regions like ours. The post Sandor Katz – a conversation about fermentation for the future appeared first on…
Learn how to make the best baked potatoes with flavorful, crispy skin and fluffy insides in three easy steps. Baked potato topping ideas included! The post How to Make Baked Potatoes appeared first on Budget Bytes. Let’s talk about baked potatoes for a second. This simple food is waaaaay overlooked, in my opinion. They’re inexpensive,…
Greta Deported from Israel on a plane back to Sweden Swedish climate activist Greta Thunberg has been deported voluntarily from Israel following the interception of the Freedom Flotilla vessel Madleen, which aimed to break the Israeli naval blockade on Gaza and deliver humanitarian aid. The boat was seized in international waters on Sunday night by…
The Sumarians’ brewing methods developed over the ages into the beer we know today. Yet making alcohol from bread mashed into liquid has never left people’s minds. We have a funny note on that: jailbird booze. The post All About Ancient Mesopotamian Beer appeared first on Green Prophet. Participants in SPNI’s “Nature Heals” program The…
Looking forward, “Nature Heals” does not plan to stop its work after the war is over. It plans only to expand and become a mainstay in eco-therapy. The program provides a compelling blueprint for trauma response and underscores the profound impact that eco-therapy can have on an individual. The goal SPNI set for itself is…
A magical blend of yogurt, lemon, and Mediterranean spices makes this homemade Chicken Shawarma Wrap mouth-wateringly delicious. The post Chicken Shawarma Wrap appeared first on Budget Bytes. Even though it’s been 14 years since I first shared this recipe, I still believe the marinade for this Chicken Shawarma Wrap is one of the best marinades…
“Greta Thunberg is currently on her way to Israel, safe and in good spirits,” says Israel’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs in early hours of the morning. The post Was Greta Thunberg “kidnapped” by the IDF? appeared first on Green Prophet. At the very center of the Islamic world stands a cube. Modest in shape yet…
Mersu is energy-dense and sweet—think of it as a Bronze Age power snack. The post Make mersu, the oldest known dessert in history appeared first on Green Prophet. At the very center of the Islamic world stands a cube. Modest in shape yet immense in meaning, the Kaaba anchors the faith of over a billion…
“This discovery adds a rich new layer to our understanding of Roman funerary culture in the eastern Mediterranean,” noted Dr. Helen Goldstein, classical art historian at Tel Aviv University. “The depiction of Dionysus and Heracles is not only artistic—it reflects the spiritual and cultural values of the elite in late antiquity.” The post Ancient “Drink-Off”…
Make Sunsets, a geoengineering startup based in South Dakota, continues to attract both controversy and attention as it pushes ahead with its mission to “Make Earth Cool Again”—literally. T The post Make America cool again, says Make Sunsets a startup that’s geo-engineering the climate appeared first on Green Prophet. At the very center of the…