The History of Chocolate: Toltec, Spanish and Aztec Take http://www.chocolatecurb.com/the-history-of-cho... Duke of Chocolateā€™s take on History of Chocolate from back in the day. I mean pre-Spanish, during Aztec times in the Yucatan Peninsula, which a popular vacation spot these days. I always find history with a special point of view extremely fascinating. Without further adieu. I present you the history of chocolate with a Yucatan Peninsula twist.
Origin of Chocolate: A rose is a rose by any other name, or A chocolate is a chocolate by any other name. http://www.chocolatecurb.com/chocolate/2007/04/... A famous quote of William Shakespeare “A rose is a rose by any other name”¯ could have also been changed to “A chocolate is a chocolate by any other name”¯. Indeed to the connoisseur of chocolate it doesn’t matter whether the heavenly substance is called chocolate or by any other name. For the chocaholic it is the taste that matters. However, there are others who are interested in how chocolate got its name. There are many stories as to how the name chocolate came about. For something that has existed for centuries it is not a surprise that there are so many stories associated with its name
The Spanish Secret Known as Cocoa Beans http://www.chocolatecurb.com/the-spanish-secret... Yes, we all learned in school that Christopher Columbus discovered the New World. What is not commonly known is that among the treasures that he brought back from his fourth trip to the New World was the cocoa bean. The story goes is that Columbus presented his treasures to the King Fernando, and Queen Isabel of Espana. Among the items in the treasure was the cocoa beans, but the other items such as gold drew their attention. Thus the cocoa remain unnoticed
Mayan Tours http://gap.flightcentre.ca/assoc/flightcentre.c... GAP Adventures provides great tours in Mexico to learn about and explore ancient Mayan civilizations
Crack in Earth’s Defenses Against Solar Wind. http://www.2012eyeoftheshaman.com/?p=127... In 2012 EYE OF THE SHAMAN, an original 2012 screenplay, I create a premise that powerful geomagnetic storms are coming. Latest scientific data supports my story.
Tulum real estate http://www.mexicotulum.com/... There is a site offering homes near the beach and near Playa Del Carmen, Mexico for less than $40,000usd
Mayan Clothing http://www.atitlan.net/riegel/lake-atitlan/maya... Unfortunately, it is becoming increasingly rare to see men in traditional traje (Mayan clothing).
Mayan Religion http://www.atitlan.net/video/mayan-religion.htm... For westerners, Maya religion can be quickly understood, to a degree, by contrasting it with Judeo-Christian tradition.
