Alcohol in the Middle Ages spanned hundreds of years. The Middle Ages are also the Dark Ages or the Medieval Period. This is Part of a Series Alcohol in Antiquity. Alcohol among the Greeks and Romans. The Middle Ages and Alcohol. Alcohol During the Renaissance. Alcohol in the 17th Century. The …
The consumption of alcohol during the Renaissance could be moderate to heavy. However, drunkenness was a sin. The Renaissance (“rebirth”) refers to the period from about 1300 to about 1600. During that time there was a revival of knowledge, art, architecture and science. It began in Italy and spread throughout the rest of Europe in …
Alcohol in the 17th century had great change. It was the Age of Discovery. European countries were rapidly expanding their exploration of the world. They made not only geographic discoveries, but material discoveries as well. This is Part of a Series Alcohol in Antiquity. Alcohol among the Greeks and Romans. The …
The story of alcohol in the mid-20th century was tame compared to earlier in the century. Here we look at the period from 1934 to 1979. This is Part of a Series Alcohol in Antiquity. Greeks and Romans: Alcohol. Alcohol in the Middle Ages. During the Renaissance: Alcohol. Alcohol in the 17th …
Alcohol in the early 20th century saw dramatic changes. The growth of the temperance movements developed rapidly. This was both in the U.S. and around the world. Prohibitionists believed that a world without beverage alcohol was an attainable goal. The growth of the Progressive movement in the U.S. was significant. It held that governments could …
Alcohol in the 19th century is largely the story of emerging temperance sentiment. This is Part of a Series Alcohol in Antiquity. Alcohol among the Greeks and Romans. Alcohol in the Middle Ages. Alcohol During the Renaissance. Alcohol in the 17th Century. The 18th Century and Alcohol. Alcohol in the 19th Century. Alcohol …
Important events impacted alcohol in the 18th century. European countries established colonies around the world during this time. Also there were major scientific discoveries, political revolutions, and social developments. For example, temperance thought began emerging during the 1800s. This is Part of a Series Alcohol in Antiquity. Alcohol among the Greeks and Romans. …
The history of alcohol 1980-2000 will be familiar to many people. These alcohol and drinking events occurred in the decades following 1980. Perhaps you remember Billy Beer. Or either watching or hearing about 60 Minutes’ report of the French Paradox. Perhaps you remember when the federal government forced all states to establish .08 as the …
Alcohol among the Greeks and Romans was important to their cultures. Much of Western society rests upon the foundation of Greek and Roman cultures. Many of the beliefs, attitudes and practices regarding alcohol existing today go back to the these earlier cultures. This is Part of a Series Alcohol in Antiquity. Alcohol among the …
Alcohol in antiquity helped create the base of civilization. Humans have made alcoholic beverages since long before recorded history. Anthropologists suggest that humans may have first settled in specific places to cultivate the ingredients of beer. It may have preceded bread as a staple. Alcohol in antiquity provided both nutrition and needed calories. It was …
