The olive tree first appeared thousands of years ago in the Mediterranean basin, and from there it spread to all neighboring countries. It is believed that the collection of both edible and wild olives was practiced in the Aegean area ever since the N ...
THE SYMBOL OF PEACE AN OLIVE BRANCH
The olive branch has long been known as a symbol of victory, peace, and purity. It has been historically worn by brides, carried by doves and made into wreaths. But where does this symbol originally come from, and what has been its impact throughout ...
The World’s Oldest Living Olive Tree Is in Crete
The Olive Tree Museum of Vouves is ideally located next to the Monumental Olive Tree of Vouves, the oldest olive tree in the world, which is visited by approximately 20.000 people every year from all over the world. The number of visitors is expected to ...
Top Shopping Tips for Buying the Best-Quality Olive Oil
The more scientists discover the health benefits of olive oil, the more brands of olive oil one finds on supermarket shelves. With the wide array of attractive bottles and labels and many claiming to be 100 percent pure, it is easy for the consumer to ge ...