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The Columbian Exchange

You're Dead to Me

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What's the Story of Rodrigo De Hérez?

According to legend, when Rodrigo de Hérez returned to Spain, he became apparently the first ever European to smoke in Europe. Women are an important part of this story because they're the ones preparing the chocolate for the Spanish courtiers and royal family. Maya lords led by a man who's become a great community hero among the Maya in his area bring all these gifts to the Spanish king.

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