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Destroyed Beehives and Reclaimed Honey
09:55 - 15:27 (05:31)
The rectangular raised box, or beehive, is the international symbol of beekeeping, yet beehives were destroyed after taking their honey. Old honey that has crystallized can still be heated up to become delicious, according to reports.
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From ancient Egypt to modern times, honey has played an important role as both a natural sweetener and medicinal remedy.
09:55 - 12:29 (02:33)
Honey
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From ancient Egypt to modern times, honey has played an important role as both a natural sweetener and medicinal remedy.
ChapterDestroyed Beehives and Reclaimed Honey
EpisodeSelects: The Ins and Outs of Beekeeping
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Francois Huber invented the first movable hive, the leaf hive in Switzerland in the 18th century that was a book-like structure.
12:29 - 15:27 (02:57)
Beekeeping
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Francois Huber invented the first movable hive, the leaf hive in Switzerland in the 18th century that was a book-like structure. The previous design, skep, was essentially a long rectangular raised box and skep was a symbol of beekeeping at that time.