John MorettiThe hidden, cross-cultural history of the pomegranateAfter years of watching a Greek grandfather smash pomegranates on his doorstep on New Year’s Eve, an investigation into the backstory of…Mar 27Mar 27
John MorettiAnother Controversial World Cup to Remember“Over the course of the 2022 FIFA World Cup, held last December in Qatar, one major theme dominated Western headlines — the human rights…Feb 6Feb 6
John MorettiThe Sticky History of Baklava (for Smithsonian Magazine)“Perhaps because of its sweetness, baklava often goes hand in hand with nostalgia and vivid memories of place. For my own Greek family…Feb 6Feb 6