Some trees are old — and then there's S’Ozzastru. Nestled near the village of Luras on the island of Sardinia, this ancient olive tree has stood for nearly 4,000 years. Also known as "The Great Patriarch" or "The Patriarch of Nature," the bronze age tree is a living witness to the rise and fall of civilizations.How has it endured for millennia? Who, across the centuries, has found shelter beneath its branches? And will the millennial olive trees of Sardinia continue to survive?Join us as we travel to the heart of the Mediterranean in search of secrets to one of the world’s oldest living trees. 🌿GuestsAnna Maria CordaTour Guide, Olivastri di Millenari di LurasLuras, Sardinia, ItalyMarco CampusAgronomist, AGRISProgetto Olivi MontiferruOristano, SardiniaFabio PirasAgronomist, AGRISProgetto Olivi MontiferruOristano, SardiniaGianluigi PiliAgronomist, AGRISProgetto Olivi MontiferruOristano, SardiniaEmanuele CauliAgronomist, AGRISProgetto Olivi MontiferruOristano, SardiniaMusicLauneddas - Luigi LaiCantu a tenore vocals - Su DilluSongs from "S'arreppicu," Luigi Lai    Ripsosa pippiu    Fiorassiu in la (danza)    Goccius a Santu Idiu    S'arrepicuReadingElias Portolu by Grazia DeleddaTranslated by Kevan HouserGuest Reader Manuela BuonannoOther ReferencesInternational Olive Council website"Why the Mediterranean is a Climate Change Hotspot," MIT NewsSpecial thanks toEd NardellCristiana and Valerio, Theme Music"This Old Tree," Diccon Lee, www.deeleetree.comArtworkDahn Hiuni, www.dahnhiuni.com/homeWebsitethisoldtree.showTranscripts available.Follow onFacebook or Instagram This Old Tree podcast is a sponsored project of New England ISA. To support This Old Tree and New England ISA, click here. We want to hear about the favorite tree in your life! To submit a ~4 or 5 minute audio story for consideration for an upcoming episode of "Tree Story Shorts" on This Old Tree, record the story on your phone’s voice memo app and email to:[email protected] episode was written in part at LitArts RI, a community organization and co-working space that supports Rhode Island's creators. litartsri.org

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