Wine in history: The world’s oldest wine
A wine from southern Spain has been confirmed as the world's oldest surviving wine.
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Stuart Walton
Stuart Walton has been writing on wine and food, as well as aspects of cultural history, since 1991. His books include Out of It: A Cultural History of Intoxication (2001), and Humanity: An Emotional History (2004).
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Wine in history: Advent celebrations
"Wine is the proper reward for those who generously bring happiness to others."
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Wine in history: Spiked!
What happens when wine is mixed with another psychoactive substance?
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A Thirst for Wine and War: A horrifying story of manipulation
A fascinating new book tells the story of how wine was used as a means of controlling troops on…
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Wine in history: Fountains of wine
Stuart Walton looks back on the days when wine flowed from London's public taps.
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Wine in history: Death by wine
Stuart Walton on the dangers of the poisoned chalice.
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Madhu: A luxurious salve to humankind and the gods
Stuart Walton on the sweet intoxication of ancient India.
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A magic-lantern show of richly animated dining scenes through the ages
Stuart Walton enjoys a a genuinely original contribution to Chinese food studies in the present era.
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Shipwreck wines
What happens when wines are left beneath the waves?
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