Throughout history, wine has been revered as a symbol of sustenance and life. Its consumption has been associated with numerous health benefits that can improve our overall quality of life. From promoting longevity to […]
August 9, 1886: William Vere Cruess was born. Cruess was an innovator in food science who popularized frozen storage for fruit products, and invented methods for using fruits in extracts, syrups, and concentrates. Cruess' […]
June 29, 1710: The Batalla de Vino also known as the Wine Battle event got underway. Spain's La Rioja, home to some of the most well-known wines in the country hosts the annual celebration. […]
December 27, 1703 – the Methuen Treaty was signed. Methuen Treaty was an agreement between Britain and Portugal formalizing the countries' trade partnerships and economic dependence of Portugal on Britain. The treaty involved the […]
March 2, 480: Benedict of Nursia was born in Central Italy. He would go on to found over a dozen monasteries in Italy during the sixth century, the most famous being the monastery of Monte […]
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