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Re:A 13th-century Arabic cookbook reveals the culinary life ... by thisislife2 on Thursday January 25, 2024 @09:06AM (#39129674)
What I found "odd" was that an Iraqi author was the first to translate the manuscript and publish the English version - https://www.amazon.com/Delectable-Foods-Dishes-al-Andalus-al... - and yet, while they make a one line mention of this, the whole article is about a British cook and author, and his book.
Re:A 13th-century Arabic cookbook reveals the culinary life ... by SinjonSuarez on Thursday January 25, 2024 @10:16AM (#39130391)
Precisely how we end up with a generalization of middle-eastern culture. Pretty frustrating
Re:A 13th-century Arabic cookbook reveals the culinary life ... by verisimi on Thursday January 25, 2024 @11:48AM (#39131600)
I generally think history articles are promo material for books or tourist destinations.
Re:A 13th-century Arabic cookbook reveals the culinary life ... by boomboomsubban on Thursday January 25, 2024 @12:49PM (#39132302)
They don't really hide that fact. There's a limit to how in depth the knowledge of any history journalist can be on their own, and experts on an issue are going to want payment for their time.

Actual payment costs money, it's much easier to pay them in publicity by discussing a topic they released a book on or area they work at.