#44 Corn: Sacred Grain, Global Commodity

from Anthropology Bites · host Carmen Vega-Reina

In this episode we explore the remarkable journey of maize from its wild ancestor teosinte in ancient Mexico to its role as a staple across the world. We dive into the myths of the Popol Vuh, the ritual origins of pozole and hominy, the rise of popcorn as an American cultural icon, and the many ways corn is consumed globally.

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