This Old Tree

← This Old Tree24 Aug 2025 · 1 h 06 min

S'Ozzastru and the Ancient Olive Trees of Sardinia

S'Ozzastru and the Ancient Olive Trees of Sardinia24 Aug 20251 h 06 min

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...