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 […]
Wine and Sex in Ancient Rome: The Romans’ Views on Alcohol, Lovemaking, and Intoxication
Wine and Sex in Ancient Rome: The Romans' Views on Alcohol, Lovemaking, and Intoxication What comes to mind when you think of wine, sex, and Ancient Rome? This article will explore Romans' views on […]
What Makes the Bacchus Grape Special?
What Makes the Bacchus Grape Special? Most wine enthusiasts will already be familiar with Bacchus, the Roman god of wine and intoxication. Bacchus, also known as early Scheurebe or Geilweilerhof, is one of Germany's […]
March 6
March 6, 1475: On this day, Michelangelo di Lodovico Buonarroti Simoni was born. Commonly referred to as Michelangelo, he is one of the most influential artists in Western history, having painted, sculpted, and designed […]
September 29
September 29, 1571: On this day, Michelangelo Merisi da Caravaggio was born, though he is known to most as the painter simply called Caravaggio. Caravaggio painted a piece called Bacchus, depicting the capricious Greek […]
March 17
March 17, 493 BC: On this day in 493 BC the first religious festival in honour of Liber Pater was held in Rome. This Roman god, who is relatively unknown today, was a patron […]
