Olive Origins Uncovered
Olives, often overlooked as a fruit, have a rich history dating back at least 100,000 years, with evidence of their domestication by the Minoans 5,000 years ago. The production of olive oil began around 8,000 years ago, leading to a thriving trade network in the ancient Mediterranean. Remarkably, millions of amphorae were used for transporting this liquid gold, with a massive hill in Rome serving as a testament to the scale of this trade.In this clip
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