Podcasts about Olmecs

Watch the best scene reading: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9xYkI__GTug The butterfly prince is a story of a fictional character K.A.M.60 that attempt to honour the great French astronomer Charles Messier who developed the Messier catalogue and discovered many Messier objects in the sky in particular in the Virgo constellation. In the book K.A.M.60 real name is = Karlex Antoine Messier 60 and he is part of the Messier family. In real life The Messier 60 object is the twin/butterfly galaxies. Get to know the writer: What is your screenplay about? The butterfly prince is a story of a fictional character K.A.M.60 that attempt to honour the great French astronomer Charles Messier who developed the Messier catalogue and discovered many Messier objects in the sky in particular in the Virgo constellation. K.A.M.60 real name is = Karlex Aristoteles Messier 60 and he is part of the Messier family. In real life The Messier 60 object is the twin/butterfly galaxies. The plot is about jealousy, family feuds adventures and love. The constellations of Libra and Leo that are a couple have declared the war to the Virgo constellation just because of jealousy, they wiped out the Virgo constellation population. The only people left are the Messier family. They decided to send KAM60 (1) of their sons to the planet earth in a quest to find 10 virgins/maidens to married the 10 Messier brothers and repopulated the Virgo constellation again. K.A.M.60 Embarks in a quest and very interested journey where he not only achieved his goals of find the correct Maidens whom married the Messier brothers, along the way he meets very interesting characters such as Centaurs, witches, Mythological creatures, Gods, zodiac constellations etc. He also lived the most amazing adventures rescuing, helping, curing, advising and even fighting for or with people once he lands in the planet Earth. Also, all the way the constellations of Libra and Leo (the bad guys on this plot) will do something to stop K.A.M.60 to achieve his goals but like a great hero he always defeats them. Additional, despite that this is a fantasy book most of the heroes KAM60, the maidens etc are based in real people. People that inspired me and that I believe will inspire others. Example of these people are; Charles Messier, Juana Cruz the 1st female Spanish bullfighter, Magdalena Zeger the 1st female astronomer, Marie Jose Perec, the best French female sprinter, ancient civilizations such as the Mayans, the Olmecs, the Dahomey's, the Vikings, The Amazon female warriors etc. There are also some interesting twists in the story such as the inclusion of fake/false Maidens, the Emerald ring that determines which are the real maidens/virgins, the butterflies tattoos and character names (most maidens have a butterfly name and of course all of them must have a butterfly tattoo, like KHAM 60 also had one) there is plenty of adventures, magic, mysteries, suspense, drama, mystic, action, Love, friendship, team work etc Plus the stunning locations around the world where all these adventures occurs. Subscribe to the podcast: https://twitter.com/wildsoundpod https://www.instagram.com/wildsoundpod/ https://www.facebook.com/wildsoundpod

In today's podcast, I focus on  examples of loss of liberty.  The first is JS Bach being imprisoned for having the effrontery of asking his employer to let him go so he could seek a more lucrative employment elsewhere.  It's shocking that one of the world's greatest musicians was considered to be property.  Of course NO ONE should be considered to be property!  A friend of his, a mere horn player, was hung for a similar infraction.120 years later, Chopin spent a honeymoon on the island of Majorca with his new wife, George Sand.  Both of them were combining a honeymoon with holding good on promises to publishers—she on a book in progress and he on a collection of 24 preludes.  They spent several months living in a scary monastery high in the mountains partly because Chopin was suffering from TB, which the locals interpreted as an example of how sin leads to disease, the result being a loss of liberty for Chopin and Sand.The third example of loss of liberty deals with how cacao symbolized power in the four Central American societies—of the Olmecs, the Toltecs, the Mayans and the Aztecs.  Later, when Cortez brought cacao back to Spain, it came to symbolize power there as well with a loss of liberty for the Jewish doctors living in Bayonne, France, where they established cacao as an important local industry.  During the Industrial Revolution, cacao became an important foodstuff for factory workers and in order to provide it, the colonial powers forced West Africans to provide them with inexpensive beans.  The result was the use of child labor, five forms of which are described.I start the podcast with Bach's Prelude number 8 in E-Flat Minor and I finish with Chopin's Prelude #14 in the same key.  Bach's prelude was written in a prison cell.  Chopin's was written in a monastery cell.  Both are examples of a loss of liberty.As always, we are looking to help African cocoa farmers become African chocolate makers.  Join the revolution by donating to the cause!1.   Go to www.projecthopeandfairness.org and click on the Donate button.     -OR- 2.  Send a check to: Donations, PH&F, 1298 Warren Road, Cambria, CA 93428. Write to me at tom@projecthopeandfairness.orgTo learn more, visit www.projecthopeandfairness.org

Here's a quick recap of the history of chocolate. And correct, Meredith never knows how to pronounce anything. It's all good:Ancient OriginsChocolate's history dates back over 3,000 years to Mesoamerica (modern-day Mexico and Central America). The Olmecs (1500-400 BCE) were likely the first to cultivate cacao and use it for ceremonial drinks. Later, the Mayans and Aztecs adopted cacao, turning it into a bitter, spiced beverage called “xocoatl,” often mixed with chili, vanilla, and honey. The Aztecs valued cacao so highly that they used cacao beans as currency.Chocolate Arrives in EuropeIn the early 1500s, Spanish explorers, including Hernán Cortés, brought cacao to Spain. The Spanish sweetened the bitter drink with sugar and cinnamon, making it a luxury for the elite. Over the next century, chocolate spread across Europe, becoming a favorite among royalty, including King Louis XIV of France.The Birth of Modern ChocolateBy the 19th century, advancements in processing made chocolate more accessible:1828: Dutch chemist Coenraad van Houten invented the cocoa press, creating cocoa powder and making chocolate smoother.1847: The British company J.S. Fry & Sons created the first solid chocolate bar.1875: Swiss chocolatier Daniel Peter combined chocolate with milk, inventing milk chocolate. His friend Henri Nestlé helped refine the process.1879: Rodolphe Lindt developed conching, giving chocolate a smoother texture.The Chocolate BoomBy the 20th century, major brands like Hershey's (1900), Cadbury, and Mars made chocolate widely available, mass producing chocolate bars, truffles, and confections.Today, chocolate remains one of the world's most beloved treats, evolving into a multibillion-dollar industry with artisanal and ethical chocolate production gaining popularity. All the Clopen links: https://linktr.ee/theclopeneffectSupport us here to keep us recording: https://the-clopen-effect.captivate.fm/supportBuy merch here because it's cool: https://www.zazzle.com/the_clopen_effect_t_shirt-256038010043042814All material, unless otherwise stated, written and performed by The Clopen EffectFrom our other podcast, the book: Anxiety Makes Me Poop, Too: https://a.co/d/3eDNUzn

Send us a textDiscover the rich culinary traditions of the Aztec and Mayan civilizations before European contact in this deep dive into pre-Hispanic Mesoamerican food history. Learn about the indigenous ingredients that shaped Latin American cuisine, including maize, beans, chili peppers, cacao, and more.Explore how the traditional diets of Mesoamerica influenced modern Latino food and global gastronomy. From sacred rituals to daily meals, uncover the fascinating food culture of ancient Mayan and Aztec societies.

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On today's episode, we welcome Luke Caverns, a passionate explorer who delves into the mysteries of ancient Mesoamerican and South American civilizations. He has spent years studying lost cultures, uncovering secrets hidden beneath jungles, deserts, and mountains, and contemplating the questions that remain unanswered. In this profound conversation, Luke Caverns takes us on a journey through forgotten worlds, guiding us toward ancient cities that were once the epicenters of knowledge, wealth, and spiritual evolution.As we explore the depths of Mesoamerica, Luke reveals that these ancient civilizations—particularly the Olmecs, Mayans, and Aztecs—were connected to something far greater than we typically understand. He draws us into the mystery of the Olmecs, a people whose origins and true identity are still shrouded in uncertainty. "We know nothing about them," Luke explains, "we don't even know their name." This lost civilization left behind enormous stone heads and other megalithic structures, yet much of their knowledge and culture disappeared with the end of their era.Moving south, Luke uncovers more layers of mystery in the search for El Dorado, the mythical city of gold. While many dismissed the legends as exaggerated tales spun by desperate conquistadors, Luke insists that much of the ancient world's wealth, especially in South America, was hidden in cities that the Spaniards barely scratched the surface of. Cusco's golden Garden of the Gods, with its shimmering trees and animals cast in precious metals, was just one example of the rich culture that flourished before it was wiped out by colonial forces.In these explorations, we are reminded that the greatest treasures often lie in the unseen and the unknown. The use of new technologies like LiDAR has revealed entire lost cities in the dense jungles of the Amazon, places untouched for centuries, perhaps millennia. Luke's work highlights how the land still holds untold secrets—civilizations that rivaled, and perhaps even exceeded, the sophistication of ancient Rome or Egypt.Luke's theories don't just stop at the material evidence. He dives into the spiritual practices of these cultures, emphasizing how their knowledge of astronomy, architecture, and possibly even psychedelics allowed them to tap into higher levels of consciousness. “These cultures were astronomers—big time. They were the ancient world's greatest astronomers," Luke explains, noting how they seemed to access universal truths that were reflected in their architecture, their myths, and their gods.SPIRITUAL TAKEAWAYS:Connection to Lost Knowledge: The ancient civilizations Luke studies offer a glimpse into a time when humanity was in direct contact with something larger than life itself—whether through their understanding of the stars, their construction of mysterious monuments, or their unexplainable technological prowess.The Power of Mystery: Not every mystery needs a solution. The unknown, as Luke points out, can inspire awe, curiosity, and a deeper appreciation for life's complexities. It reminds us that there is so much more to discover if we open our minds to the possibilities.Rediscovering Our Spiritual Roots: By looking at the spiritual practices of the past—whether through ritual, psychedelics, or communion with nature—Luke suggests that we can reconnect with ancient wisdom that might offer guidance in our modern lives.In the end, Luke leaves us with more questions than answers, and that's precisely the point. The mysteries of the ancient world are not something to be solved and filed away, but something to live with, to ponder, and to allow into our own spiritual journeys. As we continue to uncover the lost cities of gold, perhaps we'll also uncover parts of ourselves that have long been hidden.Please enjoy my conversation with Luke Caverns.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/next-level-soul-podcast-with-alex-ferrari--4858435/support.

Send us fan responses! Master the art of navigating legal complexities and financial sovereignty in today's ever-changing world. This episode promises to deepen your understanding of crucial topics like managing technical issues during online classes, self-publishing on platforms like Amazon, and the legalities of personal property management. We also dissect the historical significance of figures like Saddam Hussein and explore the interpretation of the Bible as a will and testament, shedding light on the connections between faith, governance, and personal rights.Venture further into the intricate dance between faith-based organizations, the IRS, and the US Treasury. Get to grips with legal terms such as "person" and "indigenous," understand the role of tribal courts and royal titles, and discover the various types of bonds and their roles in government funding. We don't stop there; we delve into the conceptualization of borders, the function of birth certificates, and the nature of government contracts, emphasizing the importance of understanding the legal framework of the United States as a federal corporation.This episode is a treasure trove for anyone interested in private sector legal concepts, community sovereignty, and the interplay between personal autonomy and government oversight. Learn about stock ownership, voting rights, and the role of private contracts in governance. We highlight the unique jurisdictional autonomy of communities like the Amish and Native American tribes and stress the importance of trusts. From the influence of technology and surveillance to the legacy of ancient civilizations like the Olmecs, this episode challenges conventional wisdom and encourages critical thinking.https://www.amazon.com/Million-Dollars-Worth-Game-Kilam/dp/B09HQZNRB9 https://www.amazon.com/Capi https://www.amazon.com/Cant-Touch-This-Diplomatic-Immunity/dp/B09X1FXMNQ https://www.amazon.com/Million-Dollars-Worth-Game-Kilam/dp/B09HQZNRB9Support the Show.https://donkilam.com

Did otherworldly beings seed ancient civilizations? The strange anomalies of Maya history and other Mesoamerican cultures seem to indicate that. Who are the “creator beings” carrying seed bags that have been carved all around the world? Did they literally seed different civilizations throughout human history? Why did the Maya file their teeth down into points, flatten their heads, and have other bizarre beauty standards? Were they modeling something they were actually seeing? Between John's remote viewing data about other planets and ancient history, Rob's investigative research into the Olmecs and art, and a side conversation about modern explorations and propaganda, there's a lot to uncover. Join John Vivanco and investigative researcher Rob Counts for a show that's out of this world.

History suggests the Olmecs of Southern Mexico were likely the first culture to use cacao as a divine food as early as 1500 BC.  Chocolate has long been an expression of love, an antidote to a breakup or a rough day.  So is it possible chocolate could be a powerful health food?  Sage Dammers believes so!  Sage is the co-founder, CEO, product formulator, and master chocolatier of Addictive Wellness.  He's dedicated his life to the pursuit of holistic wellness and nutrition. Beginning his journey as a curious teenager, Sage ventured beyond conventional education to immerse himself in the ancient herbal systems and nutritional practices of indigenous cultures, especially Taoist tonic herbalism.  In this episode of The Health Fix Podcast Dr. Jannine Krause interviews Sage Dammers on how he's created chocolates with herbs to nourish your nervous system, gut, cells and soul.   What You'll Learn In This Episode: Why you can now truly say chocolate is your medicine The powerful minerals and neuro-chemicals in dark chocolate Benefits of heirloom wild grown cacao  Risk of mycotoxin exposure with chocolate Why adaptogenic herbs and dark chocolate are a perfect pair Little known intricacies of the chocolate trade that matter for your health How to acquire herbs from the most potent sources   Resources From The Show: Addictive Wellness Chocolate

Luke Caverns joins us in studio to discuss one of the most mysterious ancient peoples of the Americas: the Olmecs. Luke has visited many of the known Olmec sites and shows us just how little we know of this strange and fascinating civilization.Join our Patreon, support the show, get extra content and early access!https://www.patreon.com/brothersoftheserpentSupport the show with a paypal donation:https://paypal.me/snakebros

What up! This week, we discuss the black knight satellite, where the olmec people disappeared to, and media hinting at reality. Then we touch on the music industry and being creative. Keep watching for a reading from Dwann. Always the questions. 

Luke Caverns joins us in studio to discuss one of the most mysterious ancient peoples of the Americas: the Olmecs. Luke has visited many of the known Olmec sites and shows us just how little we know of this strange and fascinating civilization. Thanks to Troy for the episode art! Join our Patreon, support the show, get extra content and early access! https://www.patreon.com/brothersoftheserpent Support the show with a paypal donation: https://paypal.me/snakebros

Come to the dark side! We have ice cream! That's right, we're continuing our frozen conflict in Part 2 of the epic vanilla versus chocolate battle with chocolate ice cream, a flavor as old as the Olmecs and Aztecs. It's cool and creamy, but also dark and mysterious. Will it be our favorite of the big two ice cream flavors? Find out next on Junk Feud! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/junkfeudpod/support

This week we talk about cacao, plantations, and bean-to-bar chocolate.We also discuss black pod disease, swollen shoot virus, and seed pod currency.Recommended Book: The City & The City by China MiévilleTranscriptThe cocoa bean, also called "cacao," is a seed derived from the cocoa tree, which is native to the Amazon Rainforest in South America.More than 5,000 years ago, near present day Ecuador, the Mayo-Chinchipe culture domesticated and cultivated this tree, which then found its way north into Mesoamerica—so parts of Central America, and modern day Mexico—and that's where we actually thought it came from until a handful of years ago, when new research pushed the initial domestication date back by about 1,500 years, tracking its path down into Ecuador by identifying cocoa residue on pottery from that time period down in that region.But way back then, it's thought that the pulp of this seed was used primarily to create an alcoholic beverage that was fermented to about the same alcohol percentage as a consumer-grade, modern day beer—just over 5%—and because of that utility in making this popular beverage, it was used as a currency in some parts of South and Central America.It's worth noting, too, that this tree and its seed would have originally been called kakawa, which was then turned into an Aztec derivative word much later, cacauatl, which then became cacao, when the Spanish colonized the region, and cacao then became cocoa when introduced to English-speaking parts of the world—and that variation of the word took over in the age of post-WWII globalization, due in large part to the popularization of chocolate products from English-speaking countries like the US and the UK, cacao only recently being reintroduced on that scale to differentiate more expensive cocoa products from those that have become mainstream.Also worth noting is that in addition to being used to produce a popular alcoholic beverage way back in the day, the cocoa bean was also turned into a kind of frothy spiced drink by Aztec royalty and other higher-ups in this part of the world, and that drink was enjoyed by high-born members of society for several thousand years, the beverage used in all sorts of rituals.And to make it, cocoa was whipped together with vanilla and other spices and sweeteners to produce something akin to a sort of hot chocolate the modern person would recognize, though leaning a lot more into those spices than most modern chocolates, rather than sugars and fats.This wasn't a widely available thing in most areas, and it probably wasn't the main end-product for most cocoa beans for most of history, as that alcoholic drink and its many derivatives were a lot more broadly available and widely disseminated.That said, different groups, across this region and across time, including the Maya and the Olmecs, had their own variations of this hot cocoa-like drink, and there's even an Aztec story that Quetzalcoatl was outcast by the other gods in their pantheon for sharing chocolate with humans, and some regional experts have speculated that the ritual of extracting the hearts from human sacrifices in the Aztec empire might be connected to the process of extracting the cocoa pulp from the cocoa bean seed pod when producing this beverage; though that's pretty speculative.The Aztecs came later than a lot of the other cultures in this region that partook in chocolate-related rituals and made cocoa-related goods, so that's likely part of why their rituals surrounding this drink were more elaborate than those of their neighbors, contemporary and forebear, but it's likely that the nature of the bean itself, which only grows in a finite region, about 20 degrees north and south of the equator, also had something to do with it.Because of that limited range, the Aztecs couldn't grow cocoa in their territory, and that meant it was always a luxury import for them, which meant—like many luxuries, even today—only the richest members of society could afford it, and that helped them differentiate themselves from the chocolate-less plebeians.This changed somewhat following the arrival of the Europeans in the Americas, when the Spaniards, who were maybe originally introduced to the drink by Montezuma or one of his underlings, brought the drink back home with them, eventually creating a new market for producers, though Europeans were not initially a fan of it, and mostly seemed to indulge because it seemed exotic, but early on they realized that because this bean already served as a unit of currency in many of the areas they were exploring and exploiting, it allowed them to deal with locals in a familiar way: this many cocoa beans for one thing, this many for another—it made negotiations and payment a lot cleaner and clearer, and cocoa beans could be easily transported for trade while also being useful, in a pinch, as a stable source of food while in transit, which compared favorably to other food goods they were bringing back home from their explorations and invasions, like bananas.What I'd like to talk about today is the modern chocolate market, and a dramatic price increase in cocoa beans that's raising eyebrows and concerns around the world.—The modern chocolate market has expanded in the years since Montezuma and the Spanish conquistadors to cover the whole of the globe, with products based on the cocoa bean on shelves in every country—even shut-ins like North Korea.In 2022, the global chocolate industry was worth something like $116 billion, which is more than double the $50 billion or so it was worth in 2009, and analysts expect this market's compound annual growth rate, which tallies the increase in the industry's return on investment each year, to remain steady at around 3.4%, which is solid, and predicated on the increase in the dark chocolate market, especially amongst health-conscious consumers, and the burgeoning plant-based and vegan chocolate markets, which further reinforce the perception of some chocolate as being a luxurious and healthful indulgence.Such luxury upbranding is key to those CAGR assumptions, as positioning some of these products as more expensive, but better versions of what's long been available allows chocolate companies to sell relatively less product for relatively higher prices, and that means expanding their customer base while also increasing their profit-margins.All of which would be vital for this sort of industry even during normal times, but it's even more important when things are going sideways with an industry's access to raw materials, which seems to be what's happening in the world of chocolate.In the 20th century, especially the late-20th century, the brands that were selling the most chocolate to the most people, globally, started gobbling up their competition. This period of acquisition and consolidation left us with about a dozen big chocolate manufacturers, globally, including names you've almost certainly heard of, like Cadbury, which is the biggest such company in the world, but also Hershey, Mars, Neuhaus, Ferrero, and Milka.Some of these companies, like Nestlé, are what's called bean-to-bar chocolate manufacturers, but most of the titans in this space melt chocolate from other manufacturers into their end-products, only using the bean-to-bar model for a few high-end offerings.But there are a slew of bean-to-bar companies still in operation, today, they just tend to be a lot smaller, because this model requires that they process their own cocoa beans in-house, rather than outsourcing, which tends to be required to achieve the scale that companies like Hershey and Mars have reached; it's a lot more time-intensive and expensive to do it this way.That said, the expansion of the chocolate market into a multi-billion, then more than $100 billion global industry necessitated expanding the footprint of its base-level production beyond its traditional South and Central American origins.Several other locations within that 20 degrees north and south of the equator spectrum have thus seen cocoa trees introduced, but the biggest producer of cocoa, today, is Côte d'Ivoire, the Ivory Coast, in Western Africa, where about 45% of the world's cocoa was cultivated, as of 2022, which amounted to around 2.2 million tonnes that year, alone.Neighboring Ghana comes in second, producing about half as much as Ivory Coast, with about 1.1 million tonnes produced that same year, and Indonesia is a distant third, producing about 667,000 tonnes in 2022.Combined with Ivory Coast's output, Ghana's cocoa bean industry, plus the smaller outputs of nearby Nigeria and Cameroon, account for about 70% of all the cocoa produced anywhere in the world.Ecuador, where the cocoa tree was seemingly first domesticated, is now all the way down in fourth place, producing about 337,000 tonnes of the bean for export in 2022.Because of the nature of how cocoa beans are harvested, and where, chocolate companies have huge sway over local politics and economics, and the folks doing the harvesting have historically not been treated terribly well, and in some cases their ranks have been filled with children.In some such areas, people are trafficked or enslaved and put to work harvesting cocoa beans, and even those who are there of their own behest are paid very little by international standards, not even a living wage (based on the cost of things like shelter and food in their regions), their incomes artificially capped by an agreement with the cocoa bean-buying industry, and though Fair Trade certification has become more common for many chocolate companies, demonstrating their commitment to paying better wages, and in turn allowing the folks producing the raw materials for their chocolates to actually be able to afford to buy chocolate products, which is not the case for those working in non-Fair Trade conditions, that's still not the norm, and in some areas the conditions faced by workers are pretty bleak, many of them children under the age of 15, many of them forced to work for various reasons, and all of them making just enough money to survive, but nothing beyond that, and in some cases, barely that.Most of these beans, the ones that end up in chocolate produced by those bigwig entities that dominate the global chocolate trade, are mixed together with beans from other locations on commodity markets, these companies buying them by the metric ton, similar to other food commodities that are traded in this way, like soybeans, milk, and palm oil.Distinct from most other commodities right now, though, is the increase in price cocoa beans are seeing on these markets.In 2022, the average price for a metric tonne of cocoa beans was somewhere between $2,200 and $2,500.That's of a kind with the typical pricing for the past decade or so, and though there was a massive spike in 1977, which was only about $5,700 per tonne in unconverted money, but that's about $28,000 per tonne if we account for inflation—so that was a pretty bad year for chocolate lovers and companies—but other than that and a few other aberrations through the decades, cocoa beans have been a pretty stable commodity, at least compared to other commodities that are thus traded.In February of 2024, though, cocoa bean prices shot up from those $2,500-ish per tonne prices all the way to around $6,000 per tonne, and then in March cocoa futures hit a record (unconverted for inflation) price of about $10,000 per tonne, which is a staggering leap of something like 4 to 5 times the usual cost.This price jump is being attributed to a confluence of variables, most of them contributing to a series of poor harvests in Ghana and the Ivory Coast, which again, together, account for most of the world's cocoa bean output.The El Niño phenomenon that's been messing with the global water cycle and increasing average global temperatures since July of 2023 is partly the blame here, as are the creeping effects of climate change, which have, in practice, moved the ideal growing areas for all sorts of plants, because of a tweak to the average global temperature knobs that have nudged things higher in most parts of the world, while also making weather patterns more irregular, compared to what we've become used to.Those climate nudges have also allowed diseases to spread faster and to new regions, including those that impact plants.Extreme and unusual rainfall in Western Africa sparked outbreaks of black pod disease, which usually hits after wet season, and all that rain was followed by a period of extreme dryness and drought, which stoked the spread of swollen shoot virus, which reduces output by up to 25% in the first year of infection, up to 50% in the second, and which ultimately kills its hosts, the cocoa trees, and once it spreads to a plantation, the whole plantation, all the trees, usually have to be uprooted and burned, new trees planted in their stead, before things can get up and running again—all of which takes a lot of time and resources.Cocoa manufacturers have been underinvesting in their plantations and smaller cocoa producers for years; so it's not just their workers that they're under-investing in, it's the infrastructure surrounding those workers, which is often decrepit and unsafe, and which has left them prone to these newly aggressive diseases and unusual climate happenings.And a lot of the cocoa produced in these top-producing countries are run by small-holders, not by large-scale plantations. And because these small-holders are often almost as impoverished as the people working on the plantations, they don't have the money to invest in treating disease or uprooting and replacing all their trees, and that's led to a surge in illegal mining operations in cocoa growing areas, because illegal miners come in and say they'll pay the owners of the land where they want to dig a reliable, if still small income, and those landowners don't really have a choice—cocoa doesn't provide them enough money to do more than sustain themselves, so they take what they can get, and every time this happens, that's less prime cocoa-growing land that's being used to grow cocoa.Because of all this, the mid-season crop coming out of Ivory Coast, the biggest producer in the world, is expected to be about a third lower than usual this year, and Ghana's production is expected to hit a 22-year low; hence, those dramatically hiked prices, which have been further inflamed by market maneuvers meant to protect investors from irregularities, but which have the practical effect of raising prices in the short-term, creating more volatility, not less.This price-surge and negative overall outlook for the industry is causing a fair bit of concern for the global chocolate market, which has some stockpiled supply of beans, but which is struggling to account for this increase in overall cost, and is thus attempting to prepare their customers for price hikes and fresh instances of shrinkflation: which basically means selling the same product for the same price, but with less of the product in the package; so maybe a candy bar selling for the same price as before, but the bar is 2/3 its former size.This has been a big discussion topic recently in part because of the recent Easter holiday, which is a big day for chocolate sales in many parts of the Western world in particular, so this situation is topical news, but also because it's representative of what's happening in other commodity and non-commodity markets, as well, as a result of many of the same factors.The global supply of coffee beans has been shrinking since 2021, labor and other systemic issues contributing to that, but the climate also changing where coffee grows best, and thus making life hard on the folks who currently grow most of it, in what were previously the optimal regions for doing so, but which aren't any longer, and may no longer be capable of growing these beans at all in a few decades, the way things are going.Olive oil is likewise seeing record-high prices in 2024, the price of extra virgin olive oil up 70% from a year previous, and 260% from two years ago, due to widespread drought across the Mediterranean, where most olives are grown, and because of a bacteria that's infecting olive trees more enthusiastically than ever before because of all that heat and drought.The banana industry is also raising alarms, too, as the change in global temperatures and the water cycle are combining with a collection of increasingly aggressive diseases and infections that are impacting banana growing regions in Australia, Asia, Africa, and South America, necessitating a clean-sweep approach similar to those used to get a cocoa bean plantation ready to grow, again, post-infection, requiring a lot of additional investment and leading to a lot of waste and diminished expectations.Most of these industries have enough of a backlog and stockpile to keep prices on shelves constant for a while after this sort of hit, but for all of these industries, prices are expected to go up, possibly permanently, because of this seeming new reality, and because of the nature of the entities operating in these spaces, and the systems they've deployed to keep their goods flowing to the entities that turn them into products that end up in stores around the world.So while chocolate is the first to really hit the public consciousness in terms of the companies that own this space trying to prepare their customer base for what's about to happen by making it known that their core prices have grown shockingly high, it's likely we'll continue to see this sort of base-level inflationary impact on all sorts of goods in the coming years, unless something fundamental changes about the variables impacting supply, or the business model they use to sustain their industries.Show Noteshttps://finance.yahoo.com/news/chocolate-market-size-worth-usd-191300029.htmlhttps://www.theguardian.com/environment/2024/mar/29/easter-eggs-chocolate-cacao-harvests-cocoa-prices-aoehttps://www.cnbc.com/2024/03/26/cocoa-prices-are-soaring-to-record-levels-what-it-means-for-consumers.htmlhttps://archive.ph/YnZH7https://apnews.com/article/easter-chocolate-africa-farmers-cocoa-ghana-4a4d58a4e6076c8d46258c1b4dc414c4https://archive.ph/SbWVFhttps://archive.ph/wPhkkhttps://www.visualcapitalist.com/worlds-top-cocoa-producing-countries/https://www.statista.com/statistics/263855/cocoa-bean-production-worldwide-by-region/https://www.confectioneryproduction.com/news/47651/cocoa-sector-reaches-crisis-point-as-crop-prices-hit-10000-a-tonne/https://ycharts.com/indicators/cocoa_bean_pricehttps://www.aljazeera.com/gallery/2024/3/30/chocolate-prices-to-keep-rising-as-west-africas-cocoa-crisis-deepenshttps://investorplace.com/2024/03/olive-oil-coffee-and-cocoa-prices-oh-my-3-grocery-store-items-to-watch/https://www.bbc.com/news/science-environment-68534309https://www.ucl.ac.uk/news/2024/mar/analysis-cocoa-beans-short-supply-what-means-farmers-businesses-chocolate-lovershttps://www.france24.com/en/live-news/20231220-illegal-mining-smuggling-threaten-ghana-s-cocoa-industryhttps://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0022316622143798?via%3Dihubhttps://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2018/10/181029130945.htmhttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chocolatehttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cocoa_bean This is a public episode. 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They are said to have come from nowhere with a fully formed society, only to have disappeared into nowhere. They are the Atlantis of North America. The Egypt or Sumeria. They are mysterious, revered, and 100% confirmed as real. They are the Olmecs. The so called "Mother Culture" of Mezoamerica. Our friend, Robert Bitto, re-enters the Garden and separates fact from legend, what we know from what we don't, and what is with the giant head sculptures. This is no legend of the temple. But we do discuss legends and probably a temple or several.

‘For if a person fatigued with long and hard labour, or with a violent agitation of the mind, takes a good dish of chocolate, he shall perceive almost instantly that his faintness shall cease, and his strength shall be recovered' The Cacao tree was first domesticated by the Olmecs in Mesoamerica, possibly as early as 1500 BC, and was then first encountered by Europeans in the 16th century, when it is said that the Aztec Emperor Montezuma welcomed Hernan Cortes into his dominion with a mysterious dark drink. Indeed, Chocolate was originally consumed as a drink, and was a cornerstone of Aztec life, whether used as currency or as part of religious rituals. Brought back by the conquistadors to Europe, Chocolate slowly spread through the continent, particularly among the ruling classes, up until the industrial revolution of the 19th century, when technical advancements allowed for chocolate to be made into a food, at a far lower cost. This paved the way for Quaker families, such as the Cadburys or the Frys, keen to find an alternative to alcohol, to make the snack available to the masses… Tom and Dominic have partnered with Cadbury, in celebration of their 200th year anniversary, to explore the story of how chocolate, from its Mesoamerican origins, became a British favourite. Over the coming months, Cadbury will be announcing more plans for its 200th anniversary year, including ways that fans nationwide can get involved in the celebrations. For more information, visit: https://www.cadbury.co.uk/about/anniversary/200-years-of-cadbury/ *The Rest Is History LIVE in 2024* Tom and Dominic are back onstage this summer, at Hampton Court Palace in London!  Buy your tickets here: therestishistory.com Twitter: @TheRestHistory @holland_tom @dcsandbrook Producer: Theo Young-Smith Assistant Producer: Tabby Syrett Executive Producers: Jack Davenport + Tony Pastor Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Unravel the mysteries of Mesoamerica and travel back to unveil two of its great ancient cultures and civilizations—the Maya and the Olmecs. Enjoy this HISTORICAL JESUS Extra! Check out the YouTube versions of this episode which has accompanying visuals including maps, charts, timelines, photos, illustrations, and diagrams, at: https://youtu.be/yxhLJPx4TO0 https://youtu.be/1hqPM-gIrAc  Mesoamerican books available at https://amzn.to/3HhKDxI                                Olmecs books available at https://amzn.to/3DlAHCc                                          Maya books available at https://amzn.to/3kQXAqL  THANKS for the many wonderful comments, messages, ratings and reviews. All of them are regularly posted for your reading pleasure on https://patreon.com/markvinet along with the Completists Honor Roll, Collaborators Lists, and where you can also get exclusive access to Bonus episodes, Ad-Free content, Extra materials, and an eBook Welcome Gift when joining our growing community on Patreon or Donate on PayPal at https://bit.ly/3cx9OOL and receive an eBook GIFT. SUPPORT this channel by enjoying a wide-range of useful & FUN Gadgets at https://twitter.com/GadgetzGuy OR by purchasing any product on Amazon using this FREE entry LINK https://amzn.to/3k8qrGM (Amazon gives us credit at no extra charge to you). It costs you nothing to shop using this FREE store entry link and by doing so encourages, supports & helps us to create more quality content for this series. Thanks! Mark Vinet's HISTORY OF NORTH AMERICA podcast: www.parthenonpodcast.com/history-of-north-america                                                Mark's TIMELINE video channel: https://youtube.com/c/TIMELINE_MarkVinet        Website: https://markvinet.com/podcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/denarynovels  Twitter: https://twitter.com/HistoricalJesu   Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mark.vinet.9  YouTube Podcast Playlist: https://www.bit.ly/34tBizu  TikTok: https://tiktok.com/@historyofnorthamerica  Books: https://amzn.to/3k8qrGM  Linktree: https://linktr.ee/WadeOrganization             See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mexico's march towards technological advancement, juxtaposed against the echoes of its storied past, particularly the might of the ancient Olmec Empire, paints a vivid picture of a nation at a crossroads. The Olmecs, known for their monumental stone heads and deep understanding of their environment, mirror modern Mexico's journey as it navigates the complexities of integrating cutting-edge technologies. Amidst this historical and modern convergence, the coastal city of Acapulco in Guerrero state emerges as a striking symbol of resilience in the face of nature's caprice, reminiscent of the Olmecs' harmony with their land. In late October 2023, Hurricane Otis, a relentless Category 5 storm, swept through this landscape with a ferocity that echoed the ancient forces that once shaped the Olmec world. This storm not only scarred the land with its physical devastation but also laid bare the vulnerabilities of Guerrero's economic bedrock, particularly its nascent high-tech infrastructure, presenting a stark contrast to the enduring legacy of Olmec architecture. The hurricane's aftermath has provoked a profound introspection, akin to the deep studies of Olmec archaeologists, into the role of modern technology in managing and recovering from such natural disasters. This article sets out to explore the evolving landscape of Mexico's technological endeavors, drawing a parallel with the resilience and ingenuity of its Olmec ancestors. Join me on this journey that promises not only a comprehensive understanding of Mexico's current technological state but also a reflection on the insights drawn from Guerrero's recent experience. This exploration is a nod to the Olmecs' legacy, as we chart a path towards a future where innovation in technology harmoniously intertwines with the lessons of resilience from our past. Mexico's High-Tech Landscape: Pioneering Progress Mexico stands as a shinning example of innovation, experiencing a remarkable surge in its technological sector with an average yearly growth rate of 10.5% from 2002 to 2018. This growth has not only placed Mexico in the spotlight as the second-largest technology market in Latin America but also fostered a vibrant ecosystem characterized by proactive government initiatives, burgeoning tech parks, and a dynamic startup scene. This burgeoning technological landscape in Mexico is marked by a unique fusion of progress, challenges, and groundbreaking initiatives. The nation's tech scene has flourished, growing from a value of $22 billion in 2020 to an impressive $28 billion in 2022. With 38 IT clusters and over 440 startups, Mexico's tech ecosystem is robust and innovative. Mexico City stands as the primary IT hub, hosting twelve of the country's fifteen largest companies and playing a vital role in research and innovation. Meanwhile, Guadalajara, often referred to as Mexico's Silicon Valley, accounts for 40% of the national IT industry and has become a focal point for high-tech industries. Home to over 1,000 high-tech companies and employing 150,000 individuals, Guadalajara exemplifies the nation's IT sector strength. Beyond its urban centers, Mexico's technological progress is characterized by collaborative and innovative efforts. Initiatives like the Program for the Development of the Software and Computing Industry (Prosoft), launched in the early 2000s, have been instrumental in enhancing the nation's R&D ecosystem. This program, along with attractive tax incentives for R&D projects and collaborative programs between academia and industry, highlights the government's dedication to advancing technology. The IT sector, a key part of Mexico's digital economy, has rapidly grown to a valuation of $60 billion, buoyed by a shift towards service-centric offerings and an impressive IT outsourcing sector growing at a rate of 10%-15% annually, culminating in $46 billion in exports. However, integrating high-tech solutions, especially in disaster-prone areas, remains a significant challenge. T...

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Writing in the Americas might have been independently invented by the Zapotecs. We also revisit the Olmecs and Maya. Lets go to America!Lets talk about the first writing in America. Ancient american history focuses a lot on Mexico. This is a podcast by Dan Hörning and Bernie Maopolski.If you like what we do you can support the Fan of History project on https://www.patreon.com/fanofhistoryContact information:http://facebook.com/fanofhistoryhttps://twitter.com/danhorninghttps://www.instagram.com/dan_horning/Music: “Tudor Theme” by urmymuse.Used here under a commercial Creative Commons license. Find out more at http://ccmixter.org/files/urmymuse/40020 Support the show and listen ad-free to all of the episodes! Click here (remove the dot at the end for a working URL): https://plus.acast.com/s/history. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dive deep into the enigmatic world of the Olmec civilization as we embark on a thrilling journey to unveil the mysteries surrounding one of their most intriguing deities - the Shark Monster. Join us in the "Mythlok" podcast, where we explore the ancient myths, legends, and cultures that have shaped our world.In this episode, we venture into the heart of Mesoamerica and explore the Olmec civilization, one of the oldest and most enigmatic cultures of the pre-Columbian era. The Olmecs worshipped a pantheon of unique gods, but none are as enigmatic and captivating as the Shark Monster.Who was the Shark Monster, and what role did it play in Olmec society? What do the colossal stone sculptures and intricate artifacts left behind by this civilization tell us about this mysterious deity? Our experts, archaeologists, and historians will lead you through a fascinating journey to uncover the truth behind this ancient god and the myths that surround it.Buckle up for a deep dive into the world of the Olmec culture, as we explore the myth and mystique of the Olmec God - Shark Monster. It's an adventure that will transport you back in time and leave you with a newfound appreciation for the rich tapestry of history that shapes our world. Join us for "Mythlok" and let's embark on this thrilling expedition together.Read more at https://mythlok.com/shark-monster/

Luke Caverns is an anthropologist who explores the lost civilizations of the Amazon & Central America. EPISODE LINKS @lukecavernshttps://www.instagram.com/lukecaverns SPONSORS https://ghostbed.com/danny - Use code DANNY for 40% off https://bluechew.com - Try BlueChew FREE when you use promo code KONCRETE at checkout FOLLOW DANNY JONES https://www.instagram.com/jonesdannyhttps://twitter.com/jonesdanny OUTLINE 0:00 - Luke's family gold mines 9:57 - Luke's view on the Pyramids of Egypt 13:29 - Controversy over first pyramid build in Egypt 16:33 - Dating of the Sphinx - Dr Robert Schoch 25:43 - Cedars of Lebanon in Bent Pyramid 35:18 - Pyramids in Mexico & South America; Anti-seismic ancient structures 46:46 - Stone scoop marks; evidence of acid used to FUSE stones together 54:13 - Viracochea, The "Fanged Diety" 1:05:11 - Mysteries of the Olmecs - moving 40 ton stones 1:20:03 - Ancient cultures connection to psychedelics, music, & the Spiritual Realm 1:27:33 - 30,000 BC Amazon Caves 1:31:11 - Percy Fawcett's expidetion to find lost city in the Amazon 1:35:35 - Pre-Younger Dryas Structers & Unusual Precision 1:40:45 - Solid Block Myan Stonemanship 1:48:06 - The lost Mayan city of Palenque; Lost Mayan Atlantis 1:55:31 - Deadliest animals in Mesoamerica & Amazon 2:13:30 - Could Ancient Egypt and Mesomericans Communicated? 2:22:46 - Maya Library of Codex Destroyed 2:34:36 - Ancient lost cities & pyramids just discovered using lidar scans of uncharted jungles 2:44:34 - The ancient Maya city of Yaxchilán 3:00:42 - Cartels in Mexico & the Amazon 3:12:09 - What it's like exploring uncharted jungles alone 3:16:23 - 2024 Open Expedition Uncharted Ruins 3:20:58 - Mayan Jaguar Death Whistle

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Unravel the mysteries of Mesoamerica & the Olmecs in Pre-Hispanic Mexico. Enjoy this Encore presentation!   Check out the YouTube version of this episode at https://youtu.be/K9ftUg64Huc which has accompanying visuals including maps, charts, timelines, photos, illustrations, and diagrams. THE MOURNING SUN by Mark Vinet (Denary Novel featured in this episode) is available at https://amzn.to/3EkJ7Kh  Denary Historical Novels by Mark Vinet are available at https://amzn.to/33evMUj  Mesoamerican books available at https://amzn.to/3HhKDxI Olmecs books available at https://amzn.to/3DlAHCc Maya books available at https://amzn.to/3kQXAqL  Thanks for the many wonderful comments, messages, ratings and reviews. All of them are regularly posted for your reading pleasure on https://patreon.com/markvinet where you can also get exclusive access to Bonus episodes, Ad-Free content, Extra materials, and an eBook Welcome Gift when joining our growing community on Patreon or Donate on PayPal at https://bit.ly/3cx9OOL and receive an eBook GIFT. Support this series by enjoying a wide-range of useful & FUN Gadgets at https://twitter.com/GadgetzGuy and/or by purchasing any product on Amazon using this FREE entry LINK https://amzn.to/3k8qrGM (Amazon gives us credit at no extra charge to you). It costs you nothing to shop using this FREE store entry link and by doing so encourages & helps us create more quality content. Thanks! Mark Vinet's HISTORICAL JESUS podcast is available at https://parthenonpodcast.com/historical-jesus                                                            Mark's TIMELINE video channel at https://youtube.com/c/TIMELINE_MarkVinet Website: https://markvinet.com/podcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/denarynovels Twitter: https://twitter.com/MarkVinet_HNA Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mark.vinet.9 YouTube Podcast Playlist: https://www.bit.ly/34tBizu Podcast: https://parthenonpodcast.com/history-of-north-america TikTok: https://tiktok.com/@historyofnorthamerica Books: https://amzn.to/3k8qrGM Linktree: https://linktr.ee/WadeOrganization             See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week's magazine episode takes us back to pre-historic Europe when modern humans met the neanderthals, ancient Mesoamerica where we encounter the Olmecs, Classical Rome where we study the early years of the life of Julius Caesar, and the story of the first Europeans to visit New York City.

Who were the mysterious Olmecs and how did they move their massive 50 ton stone heads? Did the Olmecs possess ancient technology that allowed them to precision craft jade mirrors and jewelry? What were the events that led to the discovery of the great Mayan King Pakal's tomb? Why are there so many mysteries surrounding this ruler? Was he considered a "giant" in his day? And why are the photos of his strange tomb door and his skull so hard to come by? I discuss these topics and many more with researcher, explorer and anthropologist Luke Caverns in the episode. Show Notes Luke's Mexico Tour

This week on The Don't Touch My Sasquatch podcast, we climb our favorite megalithic structures to try and uncover every secret about them on this episode of Ancient Aliens Vol. 6. We discuss Chichen Itza, Ronda and Gobekli Tepe, synchronicities, Sacsayhuaman, bug watch, Batu and Kevin: The Runners, Carnac Stones, the Spanish vs The Maya, lost Mayan history, The Olmecs, slideshows, international Hindu influences, the 12th planet and the Anunnaki, the Vatican Archives and Power Staffs. Joining us this week as we once again break down 2 episodes of our favorite show with our commentary and analysis to go with it on Ancient Aliens Vol. 6.Found everywhere podcasts are availableYouTube: https://rebrand.ly/2auvcje Patreon: https://urlgeni.us/patreon/m1jQSocialsFacebook: https://urlgeni.us/facebook/9JnQ Instagram: https://urlgeni.us/instagram/pJcM Websitehttps://www.donttouchmysasquatch.com/ReferencesAncient Aliens: Unexplained Structures - Season 2 Episode 8Ancient Aliens: Secrets of the Maya - Season 14 Episode 6Stock Media provided by TheDoctorCaptain / Pond5 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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We are joined by John from Living Dreams Mexico to talk about the Maya, their long history, and the development of their culture and building styles. John runs a tour company in Mexico and is very familiar with many of the Mayan sites, and he gives us a lesson in the basic Mayan history and the associated architectural styles. We also discuss a bit about Mayan theology, astronomy, and the connection with the Olmecs. After the interview with John, we give an Ag update and tackle some emails.

Discover the fascinating and complex world of the Ancient Maya civilization. Far beyond the stone pyramids and rituals, the Maya people thrived from 200 to 900 CE, reaching the height of their influence in pre-Colombian America. This episode delves into their layered culture, masterful artwork, political networks, and thriving cities. Learn about their written language preserved in artwork and codex books, and their place among other great Mesoamerican civilizations like the Olmecs and Aztecs. #AncientMaya #Mesoamerica #pre-ColumbianAmerica #Mayancivilization #Olmecs #Aztecs #YucatánPeninsula #Mayanculture #writtenlanguage #codexbooks Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We are joined by John from Living Dreams Mexico to talk about the Maya, their long history, and the development of their culture and building styles. John runs a tour company in Mexico and is very familiar with many of the Mayan sites, and he gives us a lesson in the basic Mayan history and the associated architectural styles. We also discuss a bit about Mayan theology, astronomy, and the connection with the Olmecs. After the interview with John, we give an Ag update and tackle some emails.

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Joe and Laurie discuss the exciting topics brought up during their attendance at the Ancient Aliens Live symposium in Phoenix, AZ on January 26, 2023.https://www.nasa.gov/feature/nasa-to-set-up-independent-study-on-unidentified-anomalous-phenomena/ https://www.mysterywire.com/ufo/trinity-the-best-kept-secret/ https://www.popularmechanics.com/military/a29091438/ufo-video-facts/ "Black Kings of Ancient America", Science Digest, B. Rensberger, (September, 1988), p 74-77, article referencing A.Wiercinski, An Anthropological Study on the Origin of The Olmecs, (1972) https://www.ancient-origins.net/artifacts-ancient-writings/fuente-magna-controversial-rosetta-stone-americas-003660"Space Journey" by Geoff HarveyCopyright © 2021 Melody Loops LPFull License Royalty-Free Music https://www.melodyloops.com Support the showVisit our website

Ryan takes Pete to Mexico to meet the Olmecs, Toltecs, Mayans and more! Witness their horror at the stinky god of nightmares! Find out how best to sleep on a jaguar! And discover what powers lie behind the disgusting dream herb!   Chapters: 00:00 Intro 01:32 Orientation 12:22 History 22:24 What is sleep?  28:12 Sleep in Ancient Mesoamerica 37:20 Dreams 45:38 Day of the Dead (Día de Muertos) 51:19 The Sleeping Woman 54:24 Derzolation 56:05 Outro   Thanks: Mariachi Background Music (https://youtu.be/QZKDkYgfE7I) Mexico National Anthem (https://youtu.be/O6xIHbSQ85s)   Contact: http://hhepodcast.com https://linktr.ee/hhepodcast

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Parking lady news. We talk good YouTube production versus high-pitched announcer-ish videos. We both watch cooking videos. Rabbithole minute: Olmecs, Amazon, human migration and Brandon's work as a teacher (more self congratulatory trash). No reason to have another McVay rant but we do. Miles Teller and his status in film not our hearts. Then Brandon explodes on the state of LA and feels bad for the real workers, not restaurant staffers. The Match not on TNT but at Van Nuys Golf Club; Credere takes the training wheels off. Oooooo Weeee Review: oooo weee (to be explained).

Mesoamerica is one of only a few places in the world where "civilization" - states, writing, cities, monumental building, and so on - emerged independently. The first society to do all this were the enigmatic Olmecs more than 3,000 years ago. Today the Olmecs are known mostly for their colossal carved stone heads, but they were the pioneers of a distinctively Mesoamerican form of civilization that lasted for millennia.Patrick's book is now available! Get The Verge: Reformation, Renaissance, and Forty Years that Shook the World in hardcopy, ebook, or audiobook (read by Patrick) here: https://bit.ly/PWverge Listen to new episodes 1 week early, to exclusive seasons 1 and 2, and to all episodes ad free with Wondery+. Join Wondery+ for exclusives, binges, early access, and ad free listening. Available in the Wondery App https://wondery.app.link/tidesofhistory.Please support us by supporting our sponsors!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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The history of chocolate can be traced to the ancient Mayans, and even earlier to the ancient Olmecs of southern Mexico. The word chocolate may conjure up images of sweet candy bars and luscious truffles, but the chocolate of today is little like the chocolate of the past. Throughout much of history, chocolate was a revered but bitter beverage, not a sweet, edible treat. Let's get into it. Enjoy our podcast and want to support us in a more fashionable way, head on over to NewAgeCinematics.com for fantastic Clothing designs created by our team, that directly supports this show! Support Inspirational Thoughts: Individuals that donate to Inspirational Thoughts, ensure that we are able to continue sharing stories that inform and inspire audiences. Donations of any size help advance this essential public service. https://anchor.fm/inspirationalthoughts/support Website: Inspirational Thoughts - https://newagejax.wixsite.com/newagecinematics Clothing Store: NewAgeCinematics.com Donation Support: https://anchor.fm/nomanslandbynac/support --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/nomanslandbynac/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/nomanslandbynac/support

In this session I break down the theory of Africans being the founders of Mesoamerican civilization. References Farquhar, Michael. 1996. “THE ANCIENT OLMECS.” The Washington Post. https://www.washingtonpost.com/archive/1996/07/10/the-ancient-olmecs/4a27965b-0e64-4da0-bd34-01ccf33ecf93/. Jones, Fred. 2019. “98% Of African Americans Are In Fact Native Indians And Are Owed Millions.” The Oklahoma Eagle. http://theoklahomaeagle.net/2019/07/02/98-of-african-americans-are-in-fact-native-indians-and-are-owed-millions/. Rutherford, Adam. 2017. “A New History of the First Peoples in the Americas.” The Atlantic. https://www.theatlantic.com/science/archive/2017/10/a-brief-history-of-everyone-who-ever-lived/537942/. Viera-Haslip, Gabriel, Bernard Ortiz de Montellano, and Warren Barbour. 1997. “Robbing Native American Cultures: Van Sertima's Afrocentricity and the Olmecs.” Current Anthropology 38, no. 3 (June): 419-41.

IntroductionThe Olmec Dragon is a depiction of a crocodile-like creature with human features. It is also said to have additional features that indicate an eagle or jaguar. It has been said to have inspired Olmec cave paintings as the mouth of the Olmec Dragon was representative of a cave opening. The Olmec civilization considered the Olmec Dragon to be one of its primary gods and believed that the lives of the people on earth depended on him being happy. It is one of the 8 androgynous gods of the Olmecs who are known today.Physical TraitsThe Olmec dragon has a forked tongue and a bulging nose. It also has pointed eyes with flaming eyebrows and a hollow head. This animal is usually depicted with prominent tusks resembling the letter U. Powers And AbilitiesThe Olmec Dragon was believed to be the patron god of the elite while also being responsible for the earth, water, fire, and agricultural fertility. The Olmec Dragon was a creature that represented Earth or at least its plane upon which humans lived.Other InformationUnfortunately there are no written accounts of the Olmec who did not have a system of writing and most of the mythology and the pantheon was past down orally. With a lack of surviving record, most of what we understand today is what researchers can gather from sculptures, paintings and other artistic depictions available across the former empire.The Olmec Dragon was a predecessor of many Aztec deities, including the likes of Cipactli, Huehueteotl, and Quetzalcoatl and also the Mayan god Itzamna.

After introducing the Inca Empire in the previous episode, we now trace back to the origin of ancient Peruvian civilization -- Norte Chico. You may not be very familiar with the civilization, but its cultural importance paralleled that of Olmecs for Mesoamerica and Sumerians for Mesopotamia. Archaeologists argued over the past years regarding the origin of Norte Chico, whether it was originated from the local fishing economy or agricultural system. You will hear a discussion of different theories on the topic and a reconciliation. https://docs.google.com/document/d/1DHb5oI9KyDQLcTqk0SXQaXdNan9cIFjYNPJYXPpXGH8/edit?usp=sharing

This week, host Lindsay Tucker heads out to Topanga California to try a sacred cacao ceremony as part of Christine Olivia Hernandez's Maltyox Method, a gratitude celebration for clearing the mind, opening the heart, and strengthening the body and soul.  The cacao bean, which was discovered by the Olmecs around 1500 BC, has been used by the Mayan and Aztect cultures for centuries as a sacred and ritualistic plant medicine. Christine is a yoga teacher and writer of the book A Child of Magic, opened her home to share her maltyox method and teach us about the healing and uplifting properties of cacao.  Follow Christine on instagram at @christineolivia_ and more on the Maltyox Method at maltyoxmethod.com

In this article, I discuss allegations that a case of bioterrorism lay behind the introduction of a fungus that kills cacao trees, which appeared in Brazil's northeast. I strongly dislike conspiracy theories. At the same time, sometimes there are real conspiracies. In this case, we don't have enough evidence to judge whether the allegations are true, even though one person confessed. So was this a horrible political crime? A conspiracy narrative concocted for political reasons? One thing is certain- the fungus was introduced into northeastern Brazil. One correction: in the podcast I said that the fungus was introduced into the heart of plantations, but I know realize that I probably misunderstood, and that the outbreak first appeared along a river and a road. As always, my thanks go to Paige Smallman for editing! Terms: Witches Broom: a fungus (Moniliophthora perniciosa; older name Crinipellis perniciosa) that infects cacao trees Theobroma cacao: the tree that produces the cacao pod. Each pod has seeds, from which chocolate can be made. Olmecs: the mother culture of MesoAmerica. Maya, an ancient cultural area in southern Mexico and northern Central America. Aztecs, a cultural group that dominated Mexico at the time of the Spanish conquest Bahia, a major cacao producing state in northeastern Brazil CEPLAC: Brazilian government agency charged with promoting cacao- Comissão Executiva do Planejamento da Lavoura Cacaueira Jorge Amado, a Brazilian author whose novels were set in Bahia, in Brazil's northeast. Wade Davis, One River. A history of the Amazon, and the search for rubber trees resistant to disease. Fusarium Wilt: a disease of bananas; also known as Panama disease References: Andebrhan, T., Figueira, A., Yamada, M. M., Cascardo, J., & Furtek, D. B. (1999). Molecular fingerprinting suggests two primary outbreaks of witches' broom disease (Crinipellis perniciosa) of Theobroma cacao in Bahia, Brazil. European Journal of Plant Pathology, 105(2), 167-175. Note: if you really want to do a deep dive into the scientific literature on this fungus, this source has the references that you'll need. Araujo, Dilson. the Knot. Documentary. Portuguese language with subtitles. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_0mPiYocm-4#t=716&hd=1 Caldas, Marcellus M., and Stephen Perz. "Agro-terrorism? The causes and consequences of the appearance of witch's broom disease in cocoa plantations of southern Bahia, Brazil." Geoforum 47 (2013): 147-157. Note: If you are only going to read one scientific article on this possible case of bioterrorism, this is the one to choose. Brucher, Heinz. (1987). The Isthmus of Panama as a Crossroad for Prehistoric Migration of Domesticated Plants. GeoJournal, 14(1), 121-122. Note: if you want to learn more about the man behind an alleged plan to eliminate the coca plant, you can read his own work with this source. Gade, D. (2006). Converging ethnobiology and ethnobiography: cultivated plants, Heinz Brucher and Nazi ideology. Journal of Ethnobiology, 26(1), 82-106. Note: this article provides information regarding the man who sought to wipe out the coca plant. Youkee, Mat (January 25, 2018). "Who Killed the Nazi Scientist trying to Wipe out Cocaine," Ozy. https://www.ozy.com/true-and-stories/who-killed-the-nazi-botanist-trying-to-wipe-out-cocaine/83066/ Created and Recorded by Shawn Smallman Produced and Edited by Paige Smallman Music "Sun of Africa" by Robert Meunier

I have been pursuing the spread of Sanatana Dharma throughout the world,by checking up,1.Archeological findings. 2.Astronomical dating of events in Rama's Life and of the events that had taken place in what are Foreign lands to India now, mentioned in the Ramayana. 3.The Mahabharata connection. 4.The Vedic practices followed by almost all countries in some form or the other by civilisations which predate the recorded literature of these lands. 5.Cultural similarity, in many cases , identity. 6.The strong influence of Sanskrit over almost all the languages of the world . 7.Another ancient language of the world Tamil, which had also spread throughout the world, in some form or other. I have been posting articles on the subject, probably about 60, on the presence of Hinduism ,Sanatana Dharma throughout the world. One central point struck me. More than the Puranas, Mahabharata and other Sanatana Dharma inputs, Ramayana seems to have found a place every where. If one checks the directions given by Sugreeva to his army in the search for Sita, one would find references to even  Peru, among others! From Polynesia to Americas. It is present in Mayan,Aztec,Babylonian, Assyrian,Greek,Roman,Latin American Incas,Russia, China, you find a country in the Map,if you dig deep, you shall find the Ramayana connection. The obvious inference is that Rama's Empire must have spread throughout the world, including the Atlantis This is not so preposterous if one knows Geology , the origin of Continents and the Continental shift. To add strength to my view is the fact that there are quite a few civilisations of which we practically know very little, yet we find references to Ramayana and Vedas. Major known civilizations apart there were some other civilisations. Sumerians, the Olmecs, the pre-Egyptians and the Megalithics… There are theories that suggest Rama's empire might have ended by a Nuclear Bomb. “The strong radiation emanating from fossil corpses, at Mohenjo-Daro, forced the Indian government to close the site. Would have Rama's Empire been destroyed by a nuke bomb? ( I shall be posting on this in detail) And the current dating of Rama not withstanding, Rama's Empire might have existed about 10,000 years ago! “At Mahabalipuram in southern India, a legend says that a city was submerged 10,000 years ago. However, just before the tsunami of 26th December 2004, the waters receded very far. And the inhabitants of the town have seen the emergence of the ruins of a temple and of a stone house, as well as an elephant and two giant lions carved in granite. Two years earlier, Graham Hancock had set up an underwater expedition revealing the presence of masonry and frame walls, dated from 6,000 to 10,000 years ago. As in the legend … The Tamil Epics, specifically the Silapadikaram speaks of Rama in detail. Though the Silapadikaram is dated 5th or the 6th century CE, there is strong evidence it might have been earlier. Taking all this into account and the fact that the Super Continent of Gondwana is real, it is probable and possible that Rama's Empire extended throughout the world. https://ramanisblog.in/2015/02/04/ramas-empire-covered-the-worlda-study/ --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/ramanispodcast/message

Unravel the mysteries of Mesoamerica & the Olmecs in Pre-Hispanic Mexico. The Olmecs were the earliest known major Mesoamerican civilization and considered a mother culture to the Maya. Check out the YouTube version of this episode at https://youtu.be/yxhLJPx4TO0 which has accompanying visuals including maps, charts, timelines, photos, illustrations, and diagrams. THE MOURNING SUN by Mark Vinet (Denary Novel featured in this episode) is available at https://amzn.to/3dzAJsM Denary Novels by Mark Vinet are available at https://amzn.to/33evMUj Learn more about History with The Teaching Company's Great Courses Wondrium FREE Trail, which offers streaming access—on your TV, computer or mobile device—to thousands of unlimited ad-free video courses, lessons, documentaries, travelogues and more. Follow our custom link for FREE Trail access to mind-blowing educational experiences: https://thegreatcoursesplus.7eer.net/MarkVinet Surf the web safely and anonymously with ExpressVPN. Protect your online activity and personal info like credit cards, passwords, or other sensitive data. Get 3 extra months free with 12-month plan by using our custom link at http://tryexpressvpn.com/markvinet Want a FREE audiobook of your choice? Get your Free audiobook with a 30 day Free membership by using our customized link http://www.audibletrial.com/MarkVinet Join our growing community on Patreon at https://patreon.com/markvinet or Donate on PayPal at https://bit.ly/3cx9OOL and receive an eBook welcome GIFT of The Maesta Panels by Mark Vinet. Support our series by purchasing any product on Amazon using this FREE entry LINK https://amzn.to/33evMUj (Amazon gives us credit at no extra charge to you). It costs you nothing to shop using this FREE store entry link and by doing so encourages, supports & helps us to create more quality content for this series. Thanks! Website: https://markvinet.com/podcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/denarynovels Twitter: https://twitter.com/TIMELINEchannel Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mark.vinet.9 YouTube Podcast Playlist: https://www.bit.ly/34tBizu Podcast: https://anchor.fm/mark-vinet Linktree: https://linktr.ee/WadeOrganization

Did you know that the ancient Olmecs recycled limestone? In this episode, we will investigate the main cities and the societal structure of the ancient Olmec civilization. We will also discuss the Olmec religion and how their civilization was established. source citations: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1uKuHWTiTEWQxgm__fDXXLjoKOhqFPMUIrMkpIzScJ7M/edit?usp=sharing

Frank and Tormsen take a trip to the Down-Underground alongside Ben, of Oddities and Endlings. On the way, they discuss the secret history of the Olmecs, werewolves, cats in the walls, and the druidic conspiracy at the heart of Australia's insurance industry. Check out Ben's blog at https://odditiesandenderlings.blogspot.com/ Follow us on Twitter at twitter.com/33point3FM Give us a call at 1-833-3FM-RDIO

This week, Rachel discusses early Mesoamerican societies such as the Olmecs, the Mayans, and Incas, and how human sacrifices it not all that they have to offer. Also discussed are the overlooked societies of Oceania and how leaving home is often good for everyone. On this week's myth moment(s) there are a variety of fun Oceanic myths ranging from the god who shoots lightning from his armpits to the dwarfs who can outbuild anyone. Leave a review on Spotify, Apple Podcast, or wherever you listen to podcasts to help spread the word! You can also leave a voice message that can be used to give a shoutout to someone, ask a question, or help by fixing pronunciation or a fact and all will be mentioned next week during the break. What myth do you want to be covered next week? We also now have Pinterest! Just search for History Heard Here. Some (fun but not very historical) movies: Emperor's New Groove - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PaKn5-o6a6s Lilo and Stitch - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UsTmPrrazfc Moana - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_h5qmAiTnV8 Leave a Voice Message! - https://anchor.fm/HistoryHeardHere/message Google Podcasts - https://www.google.com/podcasts?feed=aHR0cHM6Ly9hbmNob3IuZm0vcy8xYzM3MWE3NC9wb2RjYXN0L3Jzcw== Apple Podcasts - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/history-heard-here/id1507393073 Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/2IanAM50kGMjDzLCsKvaJf Anchor - https://anchor.fm/HistoryHeardHere Pocket Casts - https://pca.st/39rdqawq Breaker - https://www.breaker.audio/history-heard-here RadioPublic -https://radiopublic.com/history-heard-here-69PvY3 --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/historyheardhere/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/historyheardhere/support