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Finally, Fresh Fruit from Ancient Date Palms

Posted on September 8, 2020 by LukeChandler

Remember the 2,000 year-old date palm from Masada? The original tree, nicknamed Methuselah, is now a daddy thanks to patience, science, and a little bit of luck. In a happy, very un-2020 report, we have a harvest of new ancient … Continue reading →

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After nearly 1,500 years, the Frankincense tree returns to Israel

Posted on December 24, 2012 by LukeChandler

1,500 years after the last frankincense tree disappeared from the Holy Land, Dr. Solowey has managed to grow the first shoots of a tree whose scented white sap was once worth more than gold. Matthew Kalman has an interesting article … Continue reading →

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