On the chocolate front, the earliest chemical evidence ... and uses of vanilla in the ancient world.” A 3,600-year-old jug containing vanillin residue found in Israel. Courtesy the Megiddo ...

From its ancient origins where it was a sacred drink to the modern-day chocolate factories producing endless varieties, witness the fascinating evolution of chocolate.

Contrary to popular belief, chocolate was not first enjoyed by the Europeans, nor by the ancient Mayans. A team of scientists discovered cacao remains in the Ecuadorian Amazon dating back to 5,500 ...

Uncover the bittersweet story of this ancient treat. Read more at https://www.smithsonianmag.com/arts-culture/a-brief-history-of-chocolate-21860917/ A Rare Look at ...

Based on archeological finds, it’s thought that people from Ecuador’s ancient Mayo-Chinchipe culture ... the first evidence of humans consuming chocolate in a more modern form, as a hot ...