The elements of the periodic table have inspired research, science, myths, and speculations. These papers will take us through some of these, exploring medical uses, nutritional exploitations, socio-cultural connotations, and…

This panel looks at cultural and theological concepts of the elements as they relate to, morph into, and are structured by social structuring of edibiity. Animals, humans, and deities eat…

Heat and the need for water and ice have affected the ecosystem, everyday life, and culinary practices. This panel will address water and ice in their effects on social organization,…