Bees live in large communities, they are organised, industrious and very disciplined. A bee family is a whole structure with a rather complex hierarchy and…
Since ancient times, bees have been considered symbols of purity, nobility and hard work. The first evidence of human interaction with bees can be seen…
Bee pollen is an amazingly useful product. Hard-working bees collect it and bring it to the hive when they visit flowering plants bringing great benefits…
Many of the happy owners of country houses and just lovers of nature in the warm season may have observed a strange flying creature that…
In 1804, Napoleon Bonaparte was crowned Emperor. Life in France was transformed: the Consul’s Guard now became the Imperial Guard, revived the title of marshal,…
In the vast and diverse realm of insects, two species that are often mistaken for each other are the honey bee and the yellow jacket.…
Honey can be stored for years if all conditions are met. But it cannot stay liquid forever – crystals harden sooner or later. Do not…
The 3000 year old honey from Tutankhomon’s tomb is not the oldest honey in the world. People have learnt how to harvest honey since ancient…
Humans have interacted with bees since ancient times. The oldest cave painting from Cuevas de la Araña, or Spider Caves in Spain, depicting humans and…
In the realm of culinary delicacies, few have achieved the legendary status and commanded the astronomical prices as the fabled Elvish Honey from Turkey. This…