The Rice Bible: Historical Rice Events

From the dawn of civilization to the present day...

The Great Rice Revolution (4000 BCE)

In the fertile valleys of the Indus River, our forefathers discovered the joys of cultivating rice, forever changing the course of human history.

Read about the earliest rice empires Uncover the secrets of the rice deities

The Great Asian Rice Migration (2000 BCE)

As civilizations rose and fell, rice spread far and wide, carried on the backs of intrepid traders and travelers.

Follow the rice trails across the ancient Indian subcontinent Explore the majestic rice dynasties of China

The Modern Rice Renaissance (1960s) Rice: The Spicy, Saucy Story of How We Came to Adore It

The Rise of Rice as We Knew It

From Humble Beginnings to Global Obsession

The Great White Rice Heist (500 BCE)

Legend has it that our ancestors stole this magical grain from the Egyptians, who were too busy building pyramids to appreciate its greatness.

Read about the dastardly rice thieves

The Rice Frenemy Act of 1900 (USA)

As the West discovered our beloved grain, it became a symbol of both cultural identity and culinary freedom. But at what cost?

Uncover the dark side of the rice revolution

The Global Ricepocalypse (2000 CE)

In a world where everyone loves rice, we're not sure what's more astonishing: the diversity of rice types or the rise of rice-themed memes.

Laugh out loud with us at the rice internet