Licorice has been used for over 3,000 years as both medicine and candy. Ancient civilizations like the Egyptians and Romans used licorice root to treat illnesses and make sweet drinks, and it was even found in the tomb of Tutankhamun. Over time, it became a popular candy in Europe, with black licorice developing first and red licorice later created in the United States. Today, licorice comes in many flavors and forms, though red licorice is more popular than black.

Read the full article here: https://familyschool.org/spotlight/national-licoriceday-5

This episode was created using Notebook LM voice-overs and original research by Rosemary Pollock, historian and published author, who holds an MA in U.S. History and an MA in U.S ...