Wine and Spring In History
Wine and Spring In History The arrival of spring has long been associated with the renewal of the annual winemaking cycle across cultures. As winter thaws into the blossoming season, vineyards prepare for a […]
Role of Pictorial Art and Written Sources in Wine Civilization
Role of Pictorial Art and Written Sources in Wine Civilization A plethora of visual art and written literature has been discovered from the relics of the early phases of human civilization. Today, these artifacts […]
A Glimpse Into the History of Roman Wine
A Glimpse Into the History of Roman Wine Have you ever wondered about the history of wine and where it started? Since winemaking has been around since before 4000 BC, there's quite a bit […]
Wine and Philosophy in History: Is There Truth in Wine?
Wine and Philosophy in History: Is There Truth in Wine? In vino, veritas, an old proverb attests. If there is truth in wine, what did the philosophers of the past think of the beverage? […]
Greek Women and Wine
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 […]
Before The Invention of the Green Wine Bottle
Before The Invention of the Green Wine Bottle Goatskin bags were commonplace among ancient civilizations, constituting a prominent way of storing and transporting wine[1]. The skin had great elasticity that allowed it to expand […]
Viticulture in the First Dark Ages
History of viticulture, the ancient Greeks and Romans In any assessment of the history of viticulture, the ancient Greeks and Romans played a crucial role in the spread of wine drinking in the Mediterranean […]
