The History Of Cheese

Cheese has quite the history in our ancient world and has gradually become one of our most beloved foods.

Grocery stores are lined with various types of this delicious dairy delicacy.

Cheese is Old!

Did you know that their is evidence of cheese making in Egyptian tomb murals and Greek mythology. This evidence dates the art of cheese making to over 4000 years ago!

It is estimated today that our world produces an incredible 22 billion kilograms of cheese a year. It’s shipped and consumed around the globe.

Find out some more fun facts about cheese and the history of how it came to be part of our every day lives in this lighthearted animated educational video.

This Ted-Ed lesson was written, directed and designed by Charlotte Cambon, narrated by Addison Anderson with help from educator Paul S. Kindstedt.

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