In a dig from 2011-2013, scientists made a huge discovery: the earliest known remains of olive oil. In Ein Zippori, Israel, an expansive Early Chalcolithic site was discovered when widening a …

Olive oil is a liquid fat obtained by pressing whole olives, the fruit of Olea europaea, a traditional tree crop of the Mediterranean Basin, and extracting the oil. It is commonly used in cooking for …

May 24, 2019 · Olive oil is a fruit juice made from olives. First used as lamp fuel and in religious ceremonies in the Mediterranean about 2500 BCE. First used in cooking at least as long ago …

Apr 27, 2023 · Ever since it was first created in prehistoric times, olive oil has found extensive uses throughout history, earning it a cherished place in ancient Mediterranean cultures, in …

Nov 28, 2023 · Olive oil, often termed 'liquid gold,' holds a place of high esteem in history, culture, and cuisine. This comprehensive guide delves into the rich history of olive oil, tracing its …

Olive oil is just basically pressed and crushed whole olives from the olive tree, squeezing out the fatty juices from them. Evidence of use dates so many years ago, and different cultures from …

Feb 24, 2016 · The olive oil story begins thousands of years ago in the classical era when various Mediterranean civilisations (Phoenicians, Greeks, and Romans) began to grow olive trees and …

Oct 11, 2019 · Though olive oil is a cornerstone of European cookery today, the olive tree (Olea Europaea) has its roots far away from Europe, in ancient Mesopotamia. Archaeologists in …

Extra virgin olive oil is one of the oldest and most widely used oils in the world. It has a rich history that dates back to ancient Greece and has played a significant role in the economies and …

Discover the history of olive oil, from its origins in Egypt and Greece to the present day. Gastronomy, culture, and history surrounding the liquid gold and the Mediterranean region. …