{
  "id": 12309675,
  "title": "Ancient pottery reveals earliest known chocolate traces east of Mississippi",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/06/ancient-pottery-reveals-earliest-known-chocolate-traces-east-of",
  "topic": "science",
  "section": "Science",
  "published": "2026-10-06T04:50:49.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Times of India",
    "slug": "times-of-india",
    "url": "https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/science/archaeology/ancient-pottery-reveals-earliest-known-traces-of-chocolate-in-east-of-mississippi-formed-a-major-part-of-feasts-1000-years-ago/articleshow/134688736.cms"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
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  "summary": "Research conducted at the Etowah Indian Mounds has revealed cacao residue in 11th-century pottery, illustrating that the Mississippian culture actively consumed cacao as part of their lifestyle. This discovery suggests interconnected trade networks similar to those seen in Chaco Canyon, hinting at shared cultural exchanges. The distinct pottery styles from Etowah further emphasize this cultural…",
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  "coverage": {
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}