University Showcase 9/20, 8a: In 2009, Professor Patricia L. Crown uncovered the first evidence of chocolate consumption in North America in jars from Chaco Culture National Historic Park in Northwest NM. On this episode, we discuss what this discovery reveals about Chaco rituals and civilization, including the extent of trading networks across the Southwest and MesoAmerica.
Chaco Canyon was central to thousands of people between 850 and 1250 A.D. and many pueblo people trace their ancestors to Chaco civilization.
is the Leslie Spier Distinguished Professor at the University of New Mexico department of Archeology and also holds a Weatherhead Resident Scholar Fellowship at the School for Advanced Research in Santa Fe. She will host a lecture and fundraising event on .
Also on this episode, Marthy Adamsmith talks with doctoral candidate from the UNM Philosophy Department.
