Are Italians Healthier Because They Drink Red Wine? Italians are known for their higher life expectancy (the 3rd highest in Europe and seventh in the world) and lower rates of heart disease. It's […]
Wine and its Medicinal Uses Throughout Time Today we are constantly reminded of the harmful effects of the overconsumption of alcohol. Pick up an average bottle of beer, wine, or spirits in almost any […]
The Bubonic Plague The Bubonic plague was an infection transmitted to humans and other animals by the bacterium Yersinia pestis. It is carried by a specific type of flea, commonly known as a rat flea, that […]
A Tale of Wine, Kings, and King's Disease "Gout" When King Charles V lost the battle of Metz, some blamed the loss on wine itself. But how was this alcoholic drink involved? King Charles […]
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