J Am Chem Soc August 2025 PMID 40736130

A Symbol of Immortality: Evidence of Honey in Bronze Jars Found in a Paestum Shrine Dating to 530-510 BCE.

Luciana da Costa Carvalho, Elisabete Pires, Kelly Domoney, Gabriel Zuchtriegel, James S O McCullagh

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These discussions showcase enthusiasm about the integration of chemistry in archaeology, with expressions such as 'delightful use of modern analytical chemistry techniques' and references to the discovery as a 'symbol of immortality.' The tone is positive and highlights the innovative nature of using biomolecular techniques to reexamine ancient residues, reflecting a genuine interest in both scientific advancement and historical interpretation.

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The discussions suggest a positive view of the discovery's importance for archaeology and cultural understanding, though the overall impact remains moderate.

Abstract in brief

  • This study reexamines a 2500-year-old residue in bronze jars from an underground shrine in Italy, initially thought to be a wax and resin mixture, and now provides evidence that it also contained honey.
  • Using advanced biomolecular techniques, researchers detected lipids, sugars, and royal jelly proteins in the residue, supporting the idea that honey and possibly honeycombs were stored in these jars.
  • The findings highlight the importance of reanalyzing archaeological samples with modern methods to better understand ancient practices involving bee products and their significance as symbols of immortality.]

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On the cover of this week's issue: "A Symbol of Immortality: Evidence of Honey in Bronze Jars Found in a Paestum Shrine Dating to 530–510 BCE" Read it here

Aug 25, 2025 · 17 likes · 2 shares · 185,438 followers View post →
Ahanjit Bhattacharya
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Something I would like to teach in the Organic Spectroscopy course next semester! Ancient honey meets modern spectroscopic tools. Pretty cool! A Symbol of Immortality: Evidence of Honey in Bronze Jars Found in a Paestum Shrine Dating to 530–510 BCE | https://t.co/ZryjCoT36v

Jul 31, 2025 · 12 likes · 1,244 followers View post →
Odyssey to the Far East
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Scientists have finally determined the composition of mysterious sticky residues inside 2,500-year-old bronze jars discovered > 70 years ago. A Symbol of Immortality: Evidence of Honey in Bronze Jars Found in a Paestum Shrine Dating to 530–510 BCE https://t.co/J7dTVNvAVl https://t.co/uBxvyRZ2Vd

Jul 30, 2025 · 10 likes · 3 shares · 22,684 followers View post →
Xavier Duran
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Mel de fa 2.500 anys: un nou treball que posa en valor l'arqueoquímica. Potser que donem nom a l'especialitat #Archaeochemistry @J_A_C_S @OxfordChemistry https://t.co/VyAcLwqTZ1

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Aug 2, 2025 · 7 likes · 1 share · 185,438 followers View post →
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Jonathan Steed
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What a delightful use of modern analytical chemistry techniques! A Symbol of Immortality: Evidence of Honey in Bronze Jars Found in a Paestum Shrine Dating to 530–510 BCE https://t.co/HOvATtuwha

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On the cover of this week's issue: "A Symbol of Immortality: Evidence of Honey in Bronze Jars Found in a Paestum Shrine Dating to 530–510 BCE" Read it here

Aug 25, 2025 · 17 likes · 2 shares · 185,438 followers View post →
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'A Symbol of Immortality: Evidence of Honey in Bronze Jars Found in a Paestum Shrine Dating to 530–510 BCE' in Journal of the American Chemical Society was featured as an ACS Science Release. Read the release: buff.ly/tcvqrXA Read the article: buff.ly/I4poqQ1

Aug 9, 2025 · 1 share View post →
ACS Publications
@ACSPublications · X

'A Symbol of Immortality: Evidence of Honey in Bronze Jars Found in a Paestum Shrine Dating to 530–510 BCE' in Journal of the American Chemical Society was featured as an ACS Science Release. Read the release: https://t.co/Y69bemkJ52 Read the article: https://t.co/MiIb7P4sGz https://t.co/HrlqsIc05N

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Hulagu
@HulaguBioChem · X

RT @xduran_e: Mel de fa 2.500 anys: un nou treball que posa en valor l'arqueoquímica. Potser que donem nom a l'especialitat #Archaeochemist…

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RT @xduran_e: Mel de fa 2.500 anys: un nou treball que posa en valor l'arqueoquímica. Potser que donem nom a l'especialitat #Archaeochemist…

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春田晴郎
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RT @OyatsuMaster: #考古学のおやつ 2/2 ▶ Luciana da Costa Carvalho

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A Symbol of Immortality: Evidence of Honey in Bronze Jars Found in a Paestum Shrine Dating to 530–510 BCE | Journal of the American Chemical Society @UniofOxford @TheEconomist @sciam @NYTScience https://t.co/iaacCqsU0A

Aug 2, 2025 · 7 likes · 1 share · 185,438 followers View post →
おやつMaster(考古学のおやつ)
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#考古学のおやつ 2/2 ▶ Luciana da Costa Carvalho

Jul 31, 2025 · 1 like · 1 share · 4,228 followers View post →
おやつMaster(考古学のおやつ)
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#考古学のおやつ 2/2 ▶ Luciana da Costa Carvalho

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Salvador Sindoni
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RT @motherlander: Scientists have finally determined the composition of mysterious sticky residues inside 2,500-year-old bronze jars discov…

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Ahanjit Bhattacharya
@Ahanjit · X

Something I would like to teach in the Organic Spectroscopy course next semester! Ancient honey meets modern spectroscopic tools. Pretty cool! A Symbol of Immortality: Evidence of Honey in Bronze Jars Found in a Paestum Shrine Dating to 530–510 BCE | https://t.co/ZryjCoT36v

Jul 31, 2025 · 12 likes · 1,244 followers View post →
Xavier Duran
@xduran_e · X

Mel de fa 2.500 anys: un nou treball que posa en valor l'arqueoquímica. Potser que donem nom a l'especialitat #Archaeochemistry @J_A_C_S @OxfordChemistry https://t.co/VyAcLwqTZ1

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RT @motherlander: Scientists have finally determined the composition of mysterious sticky residues inside 2,500-year-old bronze jars discov…

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Odyssey to the Far East
@motherlander · X

Scientists have finally determined the composition of mysterious sticky residues inside 2,500-year-old bronze jars discovered > 70 years ago. A Symbol of Immortality: Evidence of Honey in Bronze Jars Found in a Paestum Shrine Dating to 530–510 BCE https://t.co/J7dTVNvAVl https://t.co/uBxvyRZ2Vd

Jul 30, 2025 · 10 likes · 3 shares · 22,684 followers View post →
Bibliolater
@bibliolater.qoto.org.ap.brid.gy · Bluesky

**A Symbol of Immortality: Evidence of Honey in Bronze Jars Found in a Paestum Shrine Dating to 530–510 BCE** "_Our multianalytical approach detected lipids, saccharide decomposition products, hexose sugars, and major royal jelly proteins supporting the hypothesis that the jars once also […]

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A Symbol of Immortality: Evidence of Honey in Bronze Jars Found in a Paestum Shrine Dating to 530–510 BCE | Journal of the American Chemical Society pubs.acs.org/doi/full/10....

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Debborah Donnelly
@debborahdonnelly.bsky.social · Bluesky

The article - *A Symbol of Immortality: Evidence of Honey in Bronze Jars Found in a Paestum Shrine Dating to 530-510 BCE, Journal of the American Chemical Society, 30-Jul-2025. 10.1021/jacs.5c04888

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