The Olive tree of Vouves in Crete is still going strong after thousands of years. A recent study has revealed its true age.

When Salah Abu Ali talked to Middle East Eye about al-Badawi, the ancient olive tree outside Bethlehem, he spoke of the Old Woman as much more than a plant, as something closer to hope itself.

From tastings with olive oil sommeliers to celebrating harvest season at family-run mills, here’s how to experience oleotourism and immerse yourself in the world of Greece’s “liquid gold.” ...

This ancient olive tree is located on the Greek island of Crete and is one of seven olive trees in the Mediterranean believed to be at least 2,000 to 3,000 years old.

Last spring, a Palestinian farmer was planting a new olive tree when his shovel hit a hard object. He called his son, and for three months, the pair slowly excavated an ornate Byzantine-era mosaic ...

Pick your own ancient olive tree to transplant to your garden Spend a weekend in wine country at the Mount family’s private guesthouse sampling nearby vineyards Enjoy a year’s supply of ...

Resting in the shade of an ancient olive tree that has endured centuries of drought, storms and natural disasters, José Pedro Oliveira is confident that unlike irrigated plantations, his rain-fed ...

Olive trees are common in Northern Lebanon, but in the village of Bshaaleh, a handful look downright ancient.