Honeybee Histories
Explore the rich history of honeybees and beekeeping
Join Dr Matt Phillpott on a journey through the fascinating world of honeybees, exploring their history and significance throughout time.
The Leader of the Hive Part 9 – The Amazonian Queen
When Charles Butler popularised the idea that the leader of the hive was female he made the comparison of the hive to the mythical ‘Amazonians’.
Dr G.L. Tinker – Sectional Brood Chambers Part 1
Part 1 of an irregular series about 19th century beekeeping expert and supplier, G.L. Tinker
The Leader of the Hive Part 8 – The Queen who would be Queen
We all now know that the leader bee is female and usually called a Queen. For most of history, though, this bee was a King. It was Charles Butler who first popularised the truth!
What did the Greeks and Romans write about the Drone Bee? Part 2
An examination of early ideas about the drone honeybee
The Honeybee Choose your own Adventure Game
In this little game you can make choices for a honeybee leading it through its youngest days to its eventual death. If you reach an end, you can simply refresh the browser page to restart!
