Roquefort is one of the world’s oldest known blue cheeses, originating in southern France and mentioned in records as early as 79 CE. Legend says it was discovered when a young shepherd left his lunch ...

There are countless types of cheese in the world, and some are famous for their strong smell. Here's a selection of the stinkiest cheeses out there.

When you gather 4,434 cheeses from 42 countries in one room to find out which is best, there’s inevitably a sense of excitement in the air. There is, of course, inevitably also a very, very ...

More than 4,400 cheeses from 42 countries are sniffed, prodded and savored as 250 international judges crown their favorite at the World Cheese Awards in Wales. CNN values your feedback 1.

Italy's Parmigiano Reggiano has been named the world's best cheese in an online ranking - much to the indignation of French food lovers. (Photo by JUSTIN SULLIVAN / Getty Images via AFP) The results ...

More than 4,400 cheeses from 42 countries are sniffed, prodded and savored as 250 international judges crown their favorite at the World Cheese Awards in Wales. CNN values your feedback 1.

When you gather 4,434 cheeses from 42 countries to find out which is best, there's a sense of excitement in the air. There is also a very, very powerful smell.

That’s why nearly 90 cheeses faced off to be named world raclette champions; The first contest of its kind, held in a village in the Swiss Alps, drew a crowd of 10,000 to sample the raclettes, ...