braiding the history of African rice (pt. 1)

Welcome to the first episode of nàfolo. Part 1/2 of this episode is on African rice (Oryza glaberrima) domesticated in the flood plains of the Niger River. Dr. Tinde van Andel and Dr. Edda L. Fields-Black both highlight the importance that a plant can hold in a culture. Together, we explore the challenges of using interdisciplinary methods when retelling history. We unravel the gender dynamics and technology that was present in West Africa to establish African rice cultivation during pre-colonial times. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit nafolo.substack.com