Honey's Role in History
Did bees and honey hold divine power in history?
4.4 (10)
26 mins
Explore how bees shaped ancient beliefs and traditions. Discover how honey was traded, worshipped, weaponized, and fermented into a divine drink.
Ep 1:
How Did Ancient Civilizations Extract Honey?
Ep 2:
Was Honey Used as Currency in Ancient Times?
Ep 3:
How Did Fermented Honey Become Important?
Ep 4:
How Was Honey Used as a Weapon in Ancient Warfare?
Ep 5:
What Role Did Honey Play in Ancient Greek Medicine?
Ep 6:
What Role Do Honeyguide Birds Play in Honey Hunting?
Ep 7:
How Did Ancient Civilizations Perceive Bees and Honey?
Discussions (11)
Elbert
Level 8 · 9 mo agoHoney was basically currency in ancient Egypt.
Sloan
Level 5 · 9 mo agoBees aren't domesticated. They just tolerate us.
Ralph
Level 2 · 9 mo agoWe've selectively bred Apis mellifera for docility and yield for thousands of years. That fits the biological definition of domestication perfectly.
