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💬 Before chocolate was turned into a sugary snack, it was a drink of great renown - used in ceremonies and rituals. This frothy elixir was favoured for its power to grant strength and sexual stamina. The cocoa bean itself was even used as an ancient form of currency. So how did modern people end up changing it so dramatically?
From its use by Aztec Emperor Montezuma, to the truth behind chocolate’s role in ritual sacrifice, we chart the history of the world’s favourite snack. Learn why it was eventually turned into bars - and who came up with the idea. And discover how we actually make chocolate today - and why it keeps us so addicted.
⚡ In this episode we’re joined by Spencer Hyman, co-founder of Cocoa Runners - a company that sells craft chocolate made by growers around the world.
Don't miss an episode - subscribe now:
https://podfollow.com/what-we-did-beforeÂ
🎧 Stay tuned to learn:
âž¡ The true origins of chocolate - and why the Aztecs didn’t get to it firstÂ
âž¡ How our enduring love of alcohol led to the discovery of chocolate
âž¡ The earliest archaeological evidence of chocolate use
âž¡ How Joseph Fry invented the chocolate bar - and why that changed everything
➡ Why we can’t stop scoffing modern chocolate
âž¡ How craft chocolate brings back the ancient experience of chocolate
Check out Cocoa Runners' Chocopedia:
https://cocoarunners.com/chocopedia-category/history-and-culture/Â
About the podcast:
What We Did Before is a podcast where we chart the history of modern inventions, from how we kept food fresh before fridges, to how we survived without shoes and what came before AI.
About your hosts:
Ollie Guillou is an award-winning podcast producer and broadcaster. He's co-founder of OG Podcasts, working with the likes of New Scientist, Dr Karan and Lessons From Our Mothers.
Matt Pyle is a lead software developer and tech enthusiast with a keen interest in media, and a love for interesting conversation and learning.
Connect with Ollie:
Website: www.ogpodcasts.co.ukÂ
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ollie-guillou
Email: [email protected]
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By OG Podcasts💬 Before chocolate was turned into a sugary snack, it was a drink of great renown - used in ceremonies and rituals. This frothy elixir was favoured for its power to grant strength and sexual stamina. The cocoa bean itself was even used as an ancient form of currency. So how did modern people end up changing it so dramatically?
From its use by Aztec Emperor Montezuma, to the truth behind chocolate’s role in ritual sacrifice, we chart the history of the world’s favourite snack. Learn why it was eventually turned into bars - and who came up with the idea. And discover how we actually make chocolate today - and why it keeps us so addicted.
⚡ In this episode we’re joined by Spencer Hyman, co-founder of Cocoa Runners - a company that sells craft chocolate made by growers around the world.
Don't miss an episode - subscribe now:
https://podfollow.com/what-we-did-beforeÂ
🎧 Stay tuned to learn:
âž¡ The true origins of chocolate - and why the Aztecs didn’t get to it firstÂ
âž¡ How our enduring love of alcohol led to the discovery of chocolate
âž¡ The earliest archaeological evidence of chocolate use
âž¡ How Joseph Fry invented the chocolate bar - and why that changed everything
➡ Why we can’t stop scoffing modern chocolate
âž¡ How craft chocolate brings back the ancient experience of chocolate
Check out Cocoa Runners' Chocopedia:
https://cocoarunners.com/chocopedia-category/history-and-culture/Â
About the podcast:
What We Did Before is a podcast where we chart the history of modern inventions, from how we kept food fresh before fridges, to how we survived without shoes and what came before AI.
About your hosts:
Ollie Guillou is an award-winning podcast producer and broadcaster. He's co-founder of OG Podcasts, working with the likes of New Scientist, Dr Karan and Lessons From Our Mothers.
Matt Pyle is a lead software developer and tech enthusiast with a keen interest in media, and a love for interesting conversation and learning.
Connect with Ollie:
Website: www.ogpodcasts.co.ukÂ
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ollie-guillou
Email: [email protected]