Ice cream, in its countless forms and flavors, is renowned across the globe. Today, it can be found in humble cones and freezer aisles, but ice cream actually began as a wonder of natural ingenuity and imperial indulgence. Across thousands of years and many civilizations, humans have pursued the mystery of cold and sweet with impressive creativity.
How did ancient people create their own versions of ice cream? And how has this delicious delicacy evolved over the centuries? Every step of the way throughout human history, ice cream’s cold and sweet tale has been shaped by climate, culture, and the never-ending hope that some pleasures can be preserved and shared. Click through this gallery to find out more.