Ancient Foods

In the exhibit, visitors can learn about the connections between the foods we eat today - like tomatoes, corn, beans and chocolate - and those domesticated by the ancient Americans. Included are the Garambullo cactus, black sapote, mesquite, hog plums, corn, white wapote, chiles, guaje and acorns.

• Ancient Diet and Subsistence
• Foods of the Ancient Past
• Agriculture and Pastoralism
• Ancient Americas at the Field Museum