Solving the Maize: A Big History of Food Complexity
Solving the Maize: A Big History of Food Complexity (7:12)
Key Ideas
As this video progresses, key ideas will be introduced to invoke discussion.
Key Ideas
Think about the following questions as you watch the video
- 02:19 How did maize transform societies in the Americas?
- 03:54 How did maize transform societies in Afro-Eurasia?
- 05:06 How has maize/corn become an essential crop in our world today?
- 05:50 How might maize/corn help sustain food production in an era of climate change?
- 07:06 What does Michael Blake mean when he says, “Humans grow maize and maize grows humans”?