<p>In the fifth episode of the 5 Minute History podcast, we take a look at the history of something that started out as an alcoholic beverage as long ago as the 15th century in South America and turned into something that adults and children alike love to consume on a regular basis all over the world - chocolate. </p>

In the fifth episode of the 5 Minute History podcast, we take a look at the history of something that started out as an alcoholic beverage as long ago as the 15th century in South America and turned into something that adults and children alike love to consume on a regular basis all over the world - chocolate.

<p>In the fifth episode of the 5 Minute History podcast, we take a look at the history of something that started out as an alcoholic beverage as long ago as the 15th century in South America and turned into something that adults and children alike love to consume on a regular basis all over the world - chocolate.&nbsp;</p>

The  History of Chocolate

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