Honey: A sweet history. Food of the Gods, first food of Humankind

Hello!

Welcome back to another archaeogastronomical adventure!

I think you'll enjoy this one! Sweet and complex and full of myths, legends and symbolism!

Honey is a revered food the world over and bees a sacred and important insect.

Let's find out about the first ever apiary, the ancient egyptian practises, mesopotamian myths and ancient greek myths of honeybees.

Plus why the Romans hated Sardinian honey so much? 

Enjoyyyy!

Thom & The Delicious Legacy

Music by Pavlos Kapralos.

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