Humans and fungi have a surprising shared history

Fungi and insects make for an exciting season, says James Lowen

While they’ve long held a place in traditional cuisines across the globe, mushrooms are now gaining serious recognition for their versatility, sustainability, and their growing role in supporting heal

Blessed with a vastly superior taste, penny buns are the champions of champignons and the perfect accompaniment to maggots, finds John Wright

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Foraging can help us stay tuned into the changing seasons, so follow our guide to picking with a light and mindful touch, and gather nature’s bounty at its source

In short, yes: the Victorians did indeed think eating mummified remains pilfered from ancient Egyptian tombs was a good idea, although they did not come up with the idea themselves. The morbid practic