Writing & Research
Honeybee Histories
The history of honeybees and beekeeping is complex and varied. Join me on an exploration of all things honeybees from ancient Egypt to the modern world.
Latest Essays
- In the late 17th century, centuries of misconception about the sex of the leader bee was finally solved when Jan Swammerdam examined and dissected a Queen under the microscope.
- Some of the most important knowledge we have about beekeeping in the early medieval era comes from the laws that were made to protect and control beekeeping.
- Part 3 of an irregular series about 19th century beekeeping expert and supplier, G.L. Tinker
