The Bittersweet History of Sugar

Lance Geiger of The History Guy explained, in his wonderfully forthright manner, the very long history of sugar, noting how the sugarcane crop evolved from humble beginnings into a worldwide phenomenon that shaped human behavior in ways both bitter and sweet.

Humans and sugar have had a long history, and it has driven human civilization in significant ways.

Lori Dorn
Lori Dorn

Lori is a Laughing Squid Contributing Editor based in New York City who has been writing blog posts for over a decade. She also enjoys making jewelry, playing guitar, taking photos and mixing craft cocktails.

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