Belarus history. The history of Belarus dates back to the Stone Age. This timeline of Belarus shows how Belarusian historical events have shaped the country today. Belarus in the Stone Age (100,000-3,000 BC) The first signs of settlements in ancient Belarus date back approximately 100,000-35,000 years.
The Maya, Aztec, and Inca civilizations ate simple food. Corn (maize) was the central food in their diet, along with vegetables such as beans and squash. Potatoes and a tiny grain called quinoa were commonly grown by the Incas. Avocados and tomatoes were mainly eaten by the Aztecs and Maya, along with a wide variety of fruit. Corn was made into a kind of porridge, called atole in Mesoamerica (the region of Mexico and Central America once occupied by the Maya, Aztecs, and related cultures) and capia in Inca territory.
Herbs and plants such as peppermint, spearmint, clover and sage were often used by Native Americans to make teas and other foods. As of 2014, many Native American groups eat a rich variety of traditional foods, including turkey with cornbread, hominy, mush, blueberry and cranberry. Modern-day Native Americans eat a blend of domestic and wild foods.