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<p>Tristan Hughes is joined by Dr. Cameron McNeil, Mesoamerican archaeologist, to explore cacao, in ancient Mesoamerican societies like the Maya, Aztecs, and Olmecs. They discuss how was used as food, drink, currency, and in ritualistic practices, and learn about its journey from South America to becoming a highly valued commodity in Mesoamerica.</p><br><p><strong>MORE</strong></p><p><strong>Origins of Beer</strong></p><p><a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/origins-of-beer/id1520403988?i=1000666034832" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Listen on Apple</a></p><p><a href="https://open.spotify.com/episode/5lpvSrb89CDVeqZjn0z0jV" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Listen on Spotify</a></p><br><p><strong>Pyramid of the Sun</strong></p><p><a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/pyramid-of-the-sun/id1520403988?i=1000662581221" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Listen on Apple</a></p><p><a href="https://open.spotify.com/episode/5VqXfgDDeIAYB7P113yUCq" r...