This course traces the evolution of wine from ancient times to the present, examining how culture, religion, politics, and trade have shaped its development. Along the way, we’ll consider how science, health debates, and globalization continue to reshape the way we experience wine today. Over the span of the course, students will learn:The evolution of winemaking and viticulture from antiquity to the present. The symbolic and religious meanings attached to wine throughout history. How the views of wine and health have shifted across eras.