Bees in Mythology
In ancient mythology across many cultures, the honey bee was believed to be a sacred insect, a universal symbol of ethical virtues, such as…
Types of Pollinators
While being the most efficient at pollinating, bees aren’t the only type of pollinator that exists. Join me in discovering some unexpected players!
Honey’s Industrial Production
Bees will sting if taken by surprise, so the beekeeper sprays the hive with smoke. This masks the bees’ sense of smell and…
Beeswax: Beyond Candle Making
While honey generally gets a lot of good press, we often lose sight of the other…
Urban Apiculture
As its name suggests, is one that takes place in cities. It is a movement that began in the middle of the twentieth century, mainly in the cities of…
Are bees active at night?
Let’s get curious and ask ‘do bees fly at night?’ and ‘can bees see in the dark?’! But…what do we actually mean by ‘night’ and ‘dark’?
The bees and us
I’m sure you enjoy honey just as much as the next person, but have you ever really thought about our relationship with bees and when it all began?
Honey bees are excellent democrats
Scientists have discovered that honey bees are able to vote when making decisions about where…
Honey Bees Defence Tactics – Part 1
As their ability to organize and produce honey already proves, honey bees are incredible resourceful and…
The Hexagon: Sacred Geometry
Believers in sacred geometry ascribe power and significance to a multitude of naturally occurring shapes…