olives

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Did you know that people coming all the way to the iconic Coliseum, in Rome, used to snack on grapes, figs and melons? Can't believe it, right? Neither can we. Well, it is true. As per a year-long study of the drainage system, it was found…

Kalamata olives are large and brown almond-shaped, with a tart, smoky flavour and a meaty texture. They are the most popular olive variety and are named after the Greek city of Kalamata. The health benefits of Kalamata olives can be…

The La Vinuela reservoir is the most important water storage facility in the southern Spanish province of Malaga. But following months without rain and an unparalleled heat wave, the reservoir, which is normally 6 kilometers (3.7 miles)…

For generations, families in Italy, and all across the Mediterranean Basin, have relied on the olive tree for its golden elixir: olive oil. The tree grows naturally in this part of the world and, for centuries, olives were as reliable as…