Historian Emilio Lara hails olive oil as the 'green petroleum' of the Mediterranean

Emilio Lara explores in his book *A Sea of Green Gold* the central role of olive oil in Mediterranean history.

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He describes how this product shaped trade, landscapes, and societies since antiquity.

His analysis highlights the cultural and economic legacy still alive today.

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