LemonsAC

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  • 200 BCE

    Lemons Discovered (Probably)

    Lemons are suspected to be found in North-Western India.
  • 150

    Lemons Move to Italy

    During the second century lemons were brought to Europe, specifically Southern Italy.
  • 700

    Rome Spreads Lemons

    Ancient Rome spread lemons to Persia, Iraq, and Egypt during their conquest
  • 900

    Lemons in Writing

    The first Arabic text about lemons written in the tenth century shows that lemons were used as decorations
  • 1000

    Arab Agricultural Revolution

    Because of the revolutionary farming techniques among the Arabic people, lemons were spread across the entire Mediterranean region.
  • 1400

    Giant Lemon Farms

    The Italian town of Genoa starts substantial lemon growing for the first time.
  • 1493

    Columbus Brings Lemons Overseas

    Christopher Columbus brings lemon seeds along with him to the Americas. Spanish conquest spread lemons around even faster.

  • Lemons Used to Cure Scurvy

    Physicians find that sailors who eat lemons are far less likely to contract scurvy, which is a vitamin C deficiency.

  • Carbonated Lemonade Invented

    After the creation of carbonated water, British refreshment stalls began serving carbonated lemon juice in refreshment stands.