Evidence shows that humans have been grinding flour from seeds to make soups, bread, cookies and other kinds of edibles for some 30,000 years. Probably longer, in fact.
Traditional Grindstones from Maharashtra, India. Photo by Ganesh Dhamodkar
A new photo essay on the history of flour illustrates what ancient grinding equipment looks like, how it worked, and what archaeological evidence there is to support the ancient art of making flour.
- The Ancient Art of Making Organic, Edible Flour, a photo essay
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