Ancient Wine History relates to articles and dates for key wine discoveries, archeology, and the first and oldest wine regions. Learn about the deep history of winemaking!
Wine Gods Beyond Dionysius and Bacchus We are all familiar with some of the most famous wine gods in world history. The most notable amongst these is Dionysius, the Greek god of wine and […]
Selim II and Cyprus Wine Islam has very strong opinions about alcohol, but, as with many religions across history, not everyone who practices a particular religion has taken its tenets to heart. One ruler […]
Between Constantinople and Baghdad: Wine, Islam and the Eastern Mediterranean in the Middle Ages, c. 600–1300 There is a strange paradox in the history of wine in the Eastern Mediterranean and Middle East. While […]
Wine in Russia The history of wine in Russia dates back to the times of ancient Greeks. Wild grape vines have grown in the regions surrounding the Caspian, Black, and Azov seas for millennia, […]
A Wine Lover's Guide to Understanding History Wine is a fascinating subject to study. From the grapes themselves to the barrels of aging wine in a cellar, there is so much history to learn. […]
Greek Women and Wine Ancient Greece – the land of philosophy, festivals, the Olympics, and wine. Where did women come into play? Did they have a role in society? Were they allowed to drink […]
Wine and Symbolism in the Old and New Testament Wine holds great symbolic meaning in Bible as well as being significant throughout the history of the Church. In the Old Testament wine was typically […]
Ancient Roman Women and Wine The ancient Romans had much in common with today's wine culture. Wine was an art to the Romans, and ancient sommeliers would classify wine by taste and color. But […]
Exploring the South African Wine Route South Africa is well-known for its wine regions. Apart from the famous and renowned Cape Winelands located in the western portion of the country, there are certainly other South […]
Argentinian Wine History Argentina has an extensive and colorful history with wine, dating back to the days of European exploration in the 16th century. Over the centuries, Argentina's winemakers have developed their unique traditions, […]
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