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The World of Chocolate

Hosted by:

Natural History Museum

Speaker:

Vilma Bharatan

Starts:

December 22, 2007 at 12:30 pm

Ends:

December 22, 2007 at 01:30 pm

Location:

Natural History Museum, , Cromwell Road, London, SW7 5BD United Kingdom

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Description

With tiny star-shaped flowers and surprisingly large pods popping straight from its trunk and branches, the cacao tree is the source of your Christmas chocolate. Join botanist Vilma Bharatan to explore the world of chocolate, its Mayan and Aztec history, and the medical properties of this fascinating plant.

Registration required:: Yes
Free:: Yes

Additional information

Dates and times: 22 December 2007 12:30, 14:30
Visitor enquiries: 020 7942 5000
Admission: Free
Nearest tube: South Kensington
Website: www.nhm.ac.uk/nature-live