Frankincense is an aromatic tree resin. Its name is derived from the old French "franc encens", which means "high quality incense". There are four main species of the Boswellia tree…
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Category: History
Peppermint Histories – the Greek and the Roman
The peppermint plant has been grown around the world – and used by humans – for thousands of years. But did you know that it actually has two mythological origin…
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Selling your handcrafted soaps to the public at a craft show can be a rewarding experience , both financially and artistically. You get to show off your creativity and see…
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Nobody really knows who made the first bar of soap, or what people used for cleaning before soap was invented. There is an ancient Roman legend regarding Mount Sapo, where…
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