Ancient Peruvians Made Hallucinogenic Beer

National Geographic magazine has reported that archeologists have found traces of psychotropic Vilca seeds in the remains of the vessels used to prepare chicha, a beer-like drink containing roughly 5% alcohol. The discovery was made in Quilcapampa, a Wari village in southern Peru. The ruins were from approximately 1,100 years ago.  The hallucinogenic properties of… Continue reading Ancient Peruvians Made Hallucinogenic Beer