A team of Italian archaeologists has announced a remarkable discovery. In the recently excavated House of Tias, researchers uncovered a massive, extraordinarily rare wall painting depicting an ancient mystery cult. At the center of the scene is a woman being initiated into the cult under the cover of night.
Discussing the find, Gabriel Zuchtriegel, the director of the Pompeii Archaeological Park, noted that the heroine of the fresco embodies women who “break free from male control to dance free…

Summer skin issues can include uneven tanning, oily shine, sweating and dryness, redness and inflammation, pigmentation, and wrinkles. The heat and sun exposure are seasonal adversaries that require our attention. Our faces, décolletage, legs, and arms—including the skin on our elbows—deserve equal care.
How to Properly Care for Your Face
Summer skincare should involve deep cleansing, nourishment, whitening, exfoliation, and massage. It’s essential to use creams with sun protection factor, remo…

American scientists have reached this conclusion. A team of researchers from the University of South Carolina made an unexpected discovery that challenges the stereotype about the necessity of salting water before cooking pasta. It turns out that this habit can actually pose significant health risks. However, this finding specifically pertains to iodized salt.
Recently, iodized salt has gained popularity among chefs preparing healthy dishes, as it helps the human body combat iodine deficiency. …

Salmon and Potato Patties

Salmon – 900 g (approx. 2 lbs)
Potatoes – 900 g (approx. 2 lbs)
Parsley – 1 bunch
Butter – 1 tablespoon
Eggs – 2
Salt and black pepper to taste
Flour for coating

Peel the potatoes and boil them in salted water until tender. Drain the water, add the butter to the potatoes, and mash them into a puree. Set aside, trying to keep the potatoes warm.
Cut the salmon into large pieces, place them in a deep pot, cover with water, and simmer over medium heat for 5-8 minutes. Rem…

According to some sources, the famed discoverer of America, Christopher Columbus, initially showed no interest in the sacred tree of the local tribes. In fact, the renowned European navigator mistook the unfamiliar fruits for goat droppings. Meanwhile, the Aztecs, Incas, and Mayans used cocoa beans as currency: they paid taxes and services with them, and exchanged them for other goods or clothing. The value of this form of payment was so high that a dozen cocoa beans could buy a rabbit, and a h…

Ingredients:

1 cup pearl barley
200 g mushrooms (about 7 oz)
1 onion
1 tsp vegetable oil
Salt to taste

Instructions:

Rinse the pearl barley and soak it in 1 liter (about 4 cups) of water overnight.
The next day, transfer the soaked barley to a pot, adding water at a ratio of 1.5 cups of water for every cup of soaked barley (it will expand after soaking).
Cover the pot and place it in a preheated oven at 180°C (350°F) for 40-50 minutes.
Dice the onion and slice the mushrooms. Sauté the onion i…