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

• Bees and Honey in the Ancient Laws of Britain and Ireland Part 3: Enforcing laws on beekeeping
  13 August 2026
  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.
• Honeybee Histories Summer Newsletter
  6 August 2026
  A round-up of latest research, interesting facts, and more in the history of honeybees and beekeeping
• Honeybee Histories e-magazine issue 4
  30 July 2026
  Waggle Dances, Thomas Hill, and hunting for bee nests