Olive oil has been a staple in Mediterranean diets for thousands of years, but its history dates back even further. The use of olive oil can be traced back to ancient civilizations such as the Greeks, Romans, and Egyptians, who used it for both culinary and medicinal purposes. In ancient times, the production of olive oil was done by crushing olives with a heavy stone, then pressing them to extract the oil. This process has been refined over time, and modern methods now use mechanical presses to extract the oil. The ancient Greeks and Romans believed that olive oil had many health benefits and would often use it to treat wounds and skin conditions. They also recognized its value as...