The Delicious, Ancient History of Chocolate and Vanilla Archaeologists are discovering that two of the world’s most prized flavors have a much richer history than we thought ...

A large medieval house was built 600 years ago in Barcelona, Spain. By the 19th century, it was a chocolate factory. Now, archaeologists are exploring the remains of the ancient building ...

Chocolate’s association with the gods began in Mesoamerica (today’s Mexico, Guatemala, Honduras, and El Salvador). The people of the region believed cacao was gifted to humans by a feathered ...

Chocolate gets its sweet history rewritten. Long believed to have been domesticated in Central America some 4,000 years ago, cacao has a more interesting story than previously thought.

"The Chocolate Festival of Belize is a vital celebration that highlights the country’s cultural, economic, and social richness. Rooted in ancient Maya traditions, it honors Belize’s deep ...

A new wave of confections are harnessing the ancient pairing of fungi and cacao (without the hallucinogenic effects). An array of mushroom-infused chocolate products, from top: Vehicle Chocolates ...