In the region of Imathia in Northern Greece, every spring turns into a spectacular quilt of hot pink and vivid green due to the blossoms of its famed peach trees that line the entire plain.
The vast swathes of pink...
Most research on women in Ancient Greece and Rome concentrates on urban domestic life, with no references to women involved in agriculture or work outside the home.
However, recent studies indicate the important contribution of rural women in agriculture and...
The Natufians were a prehistoric culture that existed in the Levant (modern-day Israel, Palestine, Jordan, Syria, and Lebanon) from approximately 12,500 to 9,500 BCE. It existed during the transition from the Paleolithic (Old Stone Age) to the Neolithic (New...
The yearly saffron harvest in Greece is in full swing in the rural areas outside the northern city of Kozani.
Hundreds of farmers crouch over fields of blooming crocus flowers for hours, picking what has long been the world's most expensive spice.
Saffron,...
Grape harvesting in late August and September is one of the oldest and most beloved traditions in the countryside of Greece. Family, neighbors, and friends all get together to harvest the precious bunches of green and purple pearls which...
The people of ancient Greece have been known for many things, but have we ever thought about what their relationship with the environment looked like?
The ancient Greeks are known around the world for their remarkable contributions to many areas...
Modern farming feeds many people because it uses pesticides. These chemicals help grow food, but they also cause harm. A new study shows that pesticides hurt plants, animals, and people.
This study found that the risk of getting cancer from...
