A Short History of Beekeeping

It’s certainly not forgotten history that bees play a vital role in the ecosystem and are a key to pollinating plants all over the world. Lesser known is the deep history between humans and bees that is perhaps as old as any relationship between humans and other species.

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[billyrussell]

History that deserves to Bee remembered 😆

[ibannymous]

As an apiarist, I salute your efforts on behalf of our long and noble profession. Thank you!

[goodun]

Lance had to comb through a lot of history for this episode. He truly waxed poetically over this sticky subject. I'm glad no one told him to mind his own beeswax or he wouldn't have shared this video with us!

[arwyndavies]

I've kept bees for fifty years. this is a brilliant and accurate video. Well done.

[keithspillman]

As a beekeeper I really enjoyed this video. It fun to keep the traditions alive and pass your knowledge on to the next generation. Beekeeping is VERY addictive.

[nicolaebelfore]

A bit off the topic, but wild bees deserve some love too! Although they don't produce honey for us, local native bee species are often vital and rapidly disappearing parts of ecosystems. For those that would like to support their local wild bees, consider growing plants that are native to your area in your garden. Wild bees (and other pollinators) are often better adapted to local plants, and these plants are well adapted to local conditions and need less care. If you're in Minnesota, check out the Lawns to Legumes program, which provides grants to residents to establish pollinator gardens and lawns.

[beebop]

Good job Guy!
Diabetes ended my days of eating honey but I still enjoy the love of the girls being around. I provide them homes and watch over them to see that it's kept in proper working order. They do their thing, keep their honey and multiply in spring to populate the wild population. My biggest and strongest hive this season is one of those swarms that came back to me and took up shop in an empty hive behind my home. One of Gods amazing little creatures that have made my life better by being a part of it.

[khibbard]

The Langstroth hive was the first major modern advancement in beekeeping. The second was the centrifugal extractor.

[gunlinebees.]

As Beekeepers ourselves this was quite interesting to watch. Thanks for putting this together!

[maryinsentani]

The bees owned by Queen Elizabeth were told when she died. The beekeeper went to each hive and knocked on it and said, "The mistress is dead, but don't you go." If I recall correctly, black mourning ribbons were then tied around each hive.

[wellston]

My favorite Bee was Aunt Bee. She was the nicest old lady in Mayberry.

[elricthebald]

Obey the bees. Brew more mead.

As an amateur meadmaker I fully appreciate the hard work our little black and yellow friends perform.

[sallycormier]

I was a beekeeper for five years. Fascinating but rather expensive hobby. I miss my thousands of fuzzy friends. 🐝🌼

[bethlehemeisenhour]

Here in Greece, our neighbourhood is full of bee trees! They never bother us, as they are busy bee's . 🐝

[dedrakuhn]

Stay busy as a bee and that will make you bee happy

[brentbauer]

I am a bee keeper, and have noticed that there are almost no honeybees in the city of Edmonton Alberta. I have ween watching the flowering trees and plants and have only seen bumblebees pollinating.

[bruced.]

Don't forget Xenophon's description of the use of "mad honey" as a weapon.

[bryanwilson]

Thanks for the inspiration... I'm gonna go out any work my neglected hives today...

[TomPauls]

the keeper's quandry: to bee or not to

[letsgowinnietheflu]

My grand father raised bee's he could go out with no protection and the bees wouldn't bother him much because he said they would get to know him.