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Discover the ancient journey from olive tree to your table.
Olea europaea — the biology, lifespan and cultural significance of this ancient tree.
From Mesopotamia to the Mediterranean — 8,000 years of the olive tree's epic journey.
From Gemlik to Kalamata, Arbequina to Manzanilla — the world's most important varieties.
From ancient Greek mythology to the Ottoman table — the olive's place in civilisation.
From heart health to cancer prevention — the scientifically proven benefits.
From pressing to table — production, grades, how to choose and world trade.
From soap to cosmetics, medicine to fuel — surprising products derived from olives.
Popular varieties, practical facts, production data and a buyer's guide.
12 recipes — artichokes in olive oil to puttanesca, focaccia to gazpacho.
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Cherished as humanity's most valuable plant since antiquity, right through to the present day.
Its protective role against everything from cardiovascular disease to Alzheimer's is scientifically established.
An essential part of Mediterranean cuisine and culture, protected under UNESCO's intangible heritage.