The Anatolian Wine Industry
The Anatolian Wine Industry It is widely believed that early civilizations, such as those that formerly flourished in Anatolia, were the ones who were responsible for the invention of wine. The history of wine […]
Hanseatic League and Wine Trade in Late Medieval Europe
The Hanseatic League and the Wine Trade in Late Medieval Europe Wine Trade in Medieval Europe It is widely accepted that Europe has been divided for centuries into a wine-drinking south and a beer-drinking […]
Wine Gods Beyond Dionysius and Bacchus
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 […]
The Origins of “Drink to one’s Health”
The Origins of "Drink to one's Health" The phrase "drink to one's health" is so frequently used in modern-day conversation that it seems to be a part of our language forever. Nonetheless, we must […]
Land Between Rivers: Wine and Trade in Ancient Mesopotamia
'Land Between Rivers': Wine and Trade in Ancient Mesopotamia and the Emergence of the World's First Writing System Human beings have been writing things down for a long time. However, there is a distinct […]
A Quick History of Francis I, the King of France Known for His Love of Fine Wine
Who was Francis I? Anyone who's a fan of fine wine knows that some of the best vineyards in the world are located in France. But did you know that a French king actually […]
Wine and Symbolism in the Old and New Testament
Wine and Symbolism in the Old and New Testament Wine holds great symbolic meaning in the Bible and has been significant throughout the history of the Church. In the Old Testament wine was typically […]
Economic Impact of Phylloxera in Germany
Economic Impact of Phylloxera in Germany Even though war, colonization, and famine stormed multiple regions across the globe during the 19th century, Germany had a period of expanding prosperity after the Napoleonic Wars that […]
The Profile of Monasticism in the Development of the Champagne Region
The Profile of Monasticism in the Development of the Champagne Region This article will outline the role of monasticism in the development of the Champagne area by studying Dom Pérignon, a notable monk who […]
Pompeii & Wine Production in Southern Italy During Roman Times
Introduction: An Eruption and a Buried Town: Pompeii in 79 AD Sometimes, the study of the history of wine is made interesting by unusual occurrences. For instance, a vast amount of what we know […]
