Shifting foodways: biomolecular archaeology and oral traditions in Vanuatu. Food is a key way of understanding connections between past and present communities. This project aims to investigate how an

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Shifting foodways: biomolecular archaeology and oral traditions in Vanuatu. Food is a key way of understanding connections between past and present communities. This project aims to investigate how ancestral culinary practices in the Oceanic region have evolved over time using residues preserved in pottery. Working in collaboration with communities in Vanuatu, it expects to generate new knowledge of how populations have adapted their diet and developed sustainable food practices whilst navigating through environmental and cultural changes. Expected outcomes include a model for integrating traditional knowledge into contemporary development and food security strategies. This should lead to benefits including increased community resilience and better preparedness for future food and climate vulnerabilities. . Scheme: Discovery Early Career Researcher Award. Field: 4301 - Archaeology. Lead: Dr Mathieu Leclerc