PBS
Why Does Caffeine Exist?
Today, billions of people around the world start their day with caffeine. But how and why did the ability to produce this molecule independently evolve in multiple, distantly-related lineages of flowering plants, again and again?
SciShow
Crabs, Cockroaches, and 3 Other Pollinators That Aren't Bees
Bees aren’t the only pollinators out there. Some of the other, more surprising pollinators aren't just unconventional, they give us unique examples of how the relationship between pollinators and plants evolved in the first place. Hosted...
SciShow
The Science of Chocolate
While you unwrap that luscious truffle, let Hank explain the science of chocolate -- where it comes from, what its active ingredient is, and how it works. Also learn the difference between chocolate, cocoa, cacao and coca, so you really...
SciShow
Crabs, Cockroaches, and 3 Other Pollinators That Aren't Bees
Bees aren’t the only pollinators out there. Some of the other, more surprising pollinators aren't just unconventional, they give us unique examples of how the relationship between pollinators and plants evolved in the first place.
TED-Ed
TED-ED: The history of chocolate - Deanna Pucciarelli
If you can't imagine life without chocolate, you're lucky you weren't born before the 16th century. Until then, chocolate only existed as a bitter, foamy drink in Mesoamerica. So how did we get from a bitter beverage to the chocolate...
SciShow
The Science of Chocolate
While you unwrap that luscious truffle, let Hank explain the science of chocolate -- where it comes from, what its active ingredient is, and how it works. Also learn the difference between chocolate, cocoa, cacao and coca, so you really...
Curated Video
The History and Fascinating Facts of Chocolate
This video provides interesting facts about chocolate, including its popularity among adults in the United States and the history of chocolate bars. It highlights Cadbury as the company credited with popularizing the chocolate bar and...
Curated Video
The Rise and Impact of Kaka: From Football Prodigy to Humanitarian Icon
Kaka, the Brazilian football legend, rose to fame as a talented player for AC Milan and Real Madrid. With his skill and brilliance on the field, Kaka became a star and was recognized as one of the world's most influential people. Beyond...
Curated Video
History of Chocolate For Kids | Bedtime History
Learn about the amazing history of chocolate. From the cacao bean used by the ancient Olmecs in Mesoamerica to the mass production of chocolate bars by modern companies like Hershey, learn how we came to enjoy one of the world's most...
Curated Video
Exploring the World of Chocolate: Good or Bad for You?
This video explores the origins of chocolate from the cacao tree, its historical significance, and its evolution from a luxury item to a beloved treat for all. It discusses the debate over whether chocolate is good or bad for you,...
Curated Video
Learn Spanish | Easy Spanish Conversations | Chocolate
Learn basic Spanish with this easy conversation about chocolate, and important part of Mexican culture. Two native speakers from Mexico use Spanish vocabulary for plants and food in a dialogue about how chocolate is grown and produced....
Ancient Lights Media
Malaysia
Video Atlas of Asia: This clip looks at the physical features, climate and culture of Malaysia.
Curated Video
The History and Making of Chocolate
The Mayans and the Aztecs began consuming and cultivating chocolate, or Xocolati. When Spain colonized Mexico in the 1600s, chocolate became a popular food in Europe too. Learn how chocolate preparation changed from the bitter powder...
Bedtime History
The History of Chocolate
Chocolate is not just a delicious treat, but a relic of the ancient Mesoamerican civilizations where it was first developed. Early indigenous groups ground dried cacao beans into powder to mix with water. Some believed chocolate was a...
Weird History
What Life Was Like as a Mayan
You may have scrolled past one of their haunting, crumbling pyramids in the background of your well-traveled friend's Instagram posts. But chances are, you have no idea what everyday life was really like for the ancient Mayans.
Ancient Lights Media
Atlas of Africa: The Geography and People of Western and Central Africa
This program examines the geography and people of Western and Central Africa Including a close look at the West African Slave Trade
Getty Images
T/L Cocoa (Theobroma cacao) seedling growth against blue screen
T/L Cocoa (Theobroma cacao) seedling growth against blue screen
Getty Images
Medium Long Shot static - Harvested cacao fills an open air shelter. / Malaysia
Medium Long Shot static - Harvested cacao fills an open air shelter. / Malaysia
AFP News Agency
VOICED : El boom del cacao clonado ecuatoriano
VOICED : El boom del cacao clonado ecuatoriano
AFP News Agency
CLEAN : France's traditional Christmas Yule log cake reinvented
French chefs are jazzing up the country's traditional Christmas log cake or 'Buche de Noel (Footage by AFPTV via Getty Images)
Curated Video
Cacao farmers accuse gvt of making exports difficult
RESTRICTION SUMMARY: AP CLIENTS ONLYSHOTLISTAP TELEVISION - AP CLIENTS ONLYEl Clavo, Miranda State - 16 April 2015 1. Cacao farmers working the land, surrounded by cacao plants 2. Close of cacao fruits 3. Farmer cutting cacao fruits from...
Curated Video
New breed of chocolatier abandons traditional Belgium chocolate making
Brussels - December 10, 2007
1. Wide pan of Grand Place
2. Close up of cocoa beans
4. SOUNDBITE :(French) Laurent Gerbaud, Chocolatier:
"Here you have the cocoa beans. These are cocoa beans from Madgascar. This is the shell of the...