Researchers were able to retrieve DNA from ancient Greek amphorae and use it to determine what the jars once held. Theotokis Theodoulou
Researchers were able to retrieve DNA from ancient Greek amphorae and use it to determine what the jars once held. Theotokis Theodoulou
The Trireme Boatmen's Song: "Row, row, row your boat swiftly across the sea...."
Why would anyone ever assume they only traded wine?
All of the unmarked empties probably had beer in them.
Since much of the cargo carried on ancient Greek ships were stored in ceramic amphora vases that could be sealed, that’s why not only did the Greeks export wine, but a long, long list of other agricultural goods such as dried fruit and olive oil.
>>> Greek sailors traded a wide range of foods — not just wine, as many historians have assumed.
What historians ever assumed that? It’s always been known the ships cargoes included grain, fruit, lumber, metals, etc.
Well... you know there had to be yogurt. I keep seeing the commercials for the Greek yogurt.
This strikes me as being and incredibly stupid assumption.
