Honey Lasts Forever?! Pyramids, Bees & a 3,000-Year Myth: What Was REALLY in that Jar? Myth Busted!
You’ve probably heard the claim: Honey never spoils — archaeologists even found jars of honey in Egyptian tombs and it was still edible!’
This story is repeated everywhere… even by the Smithsonian.
This claim was even repeated in the Smithsonian.
“In some stories, that ancient edible honey came from King Tut’s tomb. Sounds amazing… but all false.”
In this video we dive into real archaeology, ancient Egypt, and honey science to uncover the facts.
✔️ What archaeologists actually found in King Tut’s family tomb ✔️ Why real honey from ancient Egypt wouldn’t survive 3,000 years ✔️ How enzymes like diastase and invertase break down over time ✔️ Why the famous “eternal honey” discovery was really natron brine – salty stuff that Egyptians used for mummification! ✔️ Why microbes can’t grow in honey — but that doesn’t mean it stays “good to eat” forever
If you love beekeeping, honey history, myth-busting, Egyptology, or Pyramid mysteries, this one’s for you.