Why did early medieval Ireland have laws for bees?
20 May - 6 mins
Podcast Series
Moncrieff
Today is National Bee Day, and there is significant concern about the erosion of our bee population. In ancient Ireland, people took bees quite seriously, and drafted laws and rules about their care. So, why was this, and what did those laws look like?
Joining Seán to discuss is Chris Doyle, Lecturer in Ancient and Medieval History, University of Galway.
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