The Sweet Science (and History) of Honey
The Sweet Science (and History) of Honey
Honey is one of the oldest foods known to humankind—and one of the most mysterious. Archaeologists have discovered sealed jars of honey in Egyptian tombs dating back more than 3,000 years, and the honey was still edible! Ancient civilizations didn’t just use honey as food—they valued it for medicine, rituals, and even trade. The Greeks called honey “the nectar of the gods,” while the Romans used it to heal wounds.
But what makes honey so special? Why doesn’t it spoil like other foods? And what can this golden liquid teach us about science, history, and the environment? This SWEET activity invites families to explore honey through hands-on experiments, history, and research.
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