[SunkenCiv]

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[DannyTN]

Booze the real reason for Archaeology!!!

[Billthedrill]

He directs the Biomolecular Archaeology Project for Cuisine, Fermented Beverages, and Health at the University of Pennsylvania Museum.

Nothing I will ever do will match that resume entry (sob!)...

[Dr. Sivana]

These pointed to an unusual drink combining wine, barley beer, and mead.

Or maybe he used the same vessel for all three, and didn't wash it out between the mead and the chasers. I doubt he had separate wine and beer glasses to complement his bronze vessel.

[PapaBear3625]

I suspect that ancient farmers planted grains more for beer than for bread.

[faithhopecharity]

finally some PRACTICAL work product from these folks... ha!