A gigantic 8,000-year-old Neolithic pot in the Georgian National Museum holds the oldest known evidence of wine-making, with fermented grape juice inside. Wine is mentioned in ancient texts and was used in prehistoric rituals across the globe, with its worship dating back nearly 1,000 years before the Greek classical age.
Bacchus Uncovered: Ancient God of Ecstasy
Acclaimed historian Bettany Hughes explores the legendary story of Dionysus, the ancient Greek god of wine, revelry, and drama, tracing his roots across Jordan, Georgia, Greece, and Britain, and revealing his far-reaching impact on human history.
