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 ...