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Socrates

This Ancient Greek philosopher is credited as one of the founders of Western philosophy. He is depicted as denouncing advocates of democracy as evil wine drinkers.

Robert Hooke

This English scientist visited more than 60 London coffeehouses in the 1670s and recorded his experiences in a diary.

Akkad

This Sumerian ruler united rival Sumer cities circa 2350 BCE. Documents from his reign refer to beer as part of the “bride price” or what would later be called a dowry.

King Ashurnasirpal II

This Assyrian king had a palace built at the center of the new city of Numrud around 870 BCE. To commemorate the palace's erection, he hosted a ten-day feast that is described in detail in the book.

Dionysus

This is the god of wine in Ancient Greek mythology. The Greeks believed that only he could drink undiluted wine without risk to his health.

Pliny the Elder

This Roman writer...

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