BRISTOL, England, Nov. 11 (UPI) -- The allure of honey has deep historic roots. Scientists recently identified the chemical presence of beeswax at a variety of Stone Age sites in Europe, suggesting early farmers have been exploiting the honeybee and its home for at least 8,500 years.
Researchers at the University of Bristol analyzed the chemical signatures of some 6,000 potsherds from 150 Neolithic archaeological sites. The unique trace of beeswax was found among the artifacts of several sites.