Rise of Agriculture
Humans have been consuming grains for over 100,000 years, but the intentional cultivation of plants began around 12,000 years ago in the Fertile Crescent. This region saw the emergence of key crops like emmer wheat and barley, which later spread independently to places like China and the Americas. Notably, maize was developed from teosinte through centuries of selective breeding, showcasing the diverse paths agriculture took across different cultures.In this clip
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