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666. Wine and the Birth of Civilisation

What does The Odyssey teach us about the history of wine in the ancient world? How did Julius Caesar use wine to conquer the world? And, why was The Judgement of Paris - when America took on France - the most controversial incident in the history of wine?

Join Dominic and Tom as they discuss the long history of wine; from ancient Jordan, to Bronze Age Greece, to the Vikings, and beyond…

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Standalone
Topics
Ancient GreeceFood and Drink HistoryMythology
Published date
2026-05-03
Year span
Unknown

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