Popcorn, a favorite snack for movie nights and casual gatherings, has a history that stretches back thousands of years. The earliest archaeological evidence of popcorn is believed to be about 4,000 years old. By the time Europeans arrived in large numbers in the Americas in the 1600s, popcorn was already an important part of local culture. Records show that the Aztecs had long used popcorn as a daily snack and for decorative and ceremonial purposes.
