Couscous and "keskes" in Tuareg. The origin of couscous appears to be in the region from eastern to northern Africa where Berbers used it as early as the 7th century. Recognized as a traditional North African delicacy, it is a common cuisine component among Maghreb countries. Ibn Battuta (b. Morocco, 1304-1368? AD) stated in his "Rihlah" (Travels), indicating what may be the earliest mention of couscous (kuskusu) in West Africa from the early 1350s: Couscous was traditionally made from the hard part of the durum, the part of the grain that resisted the grinding of the millstone. The semolina is sprinkled
What Made the Red Man Red? What Made the Red Man Red? "What Made the Red Man Red?" is a song from the 1953 Disney animated film "Peter Pan", in which "the natives tell their story through stereotypical dance while singing". Contemporary audiences may consider it racist and offensive due to its exaggerated stereotypes. Although a similar depiction was displayed within J.M. Barrie's original play, later adaptions have reimagined the "Indians," while the Disney version—and this song in particular—were said to have "doubled-down on racial stereotypes". It has been compared to the song "Savages" from the 1995 Disney film "Pocahontas", which contains negative lyrics regarding Native