Dogs and turkeys may have been domesticated. The Maya were the first people to grow the cocoa plant for food. Cocoa was a gift from the gods. The Mayan word theobroma means food of the gods.

The ancient Maya first esteemed cocoa for its medicinal properties. The same study says that interest in chocolate has grown because of its nutritional values and medicinal benefits. The study ...

Music, laughter and crafting filled the Cornerstone Music Café on Feb. 16 during the free, family-friendly event – For the ...

Notably, these seeds from cocoa trees, which grow in the tropical regions of South and Central America, were cherished by the ...