I Can’t Sleep

Honey | Can't Sleep? Learn About the World's Oldest Sweetener

May 29, 2026·35 min
Episode Description from the Publisher

Honey has been part of human history for longer than recorded agriculture. This episode explores how bees transform nectar into honey, how hives function, the origins of beekeeping, and why humans became fascinated with harvesting sweetness from insects that absolutely did not volunteer for the arrangement. Along the way, you’ll hear about honey varieties, seasonal hive cycles, and the surprisingly competitive world of modern beekeeping. It’s steady and consistent, with no whispering and no sudden changes, just enough to give your mind something to follow as you wind down. Happy sleeping! Read with permission from Honey, Wikipedia (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Honey), licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0. — Ad-free episodes: icantsleep.supportingcast.fmHave a topic in mind? Request a topic Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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