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.
Thomas Hill – Chapter 8 – The King Bee
Part 15 in a semi-regular series of essays examining the 1568, A Profitable Instruction of the perfect ordering of Bees, written by Thomas Hill.
Bees and Honey in the Ancient Laws of Britain and Ireland Part 4: Paying Taxes in bees and honey
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.
Shall we have a General Report? Beekeepers reactions to the Long Winter
Part 4 of an irregular series about 19th century beekeeping expert and supplier, G.L. Tinker
Bees and Honey in the Ancient Laws of Britain and Ireland Part 3: Enforcing laws on beekeeping
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
A round-up of latest research, interesting facts, and more in the history of honeybees and beekeeping
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!






