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1 posted on
01/03/2015 1:57:54 PM PST by
SunkenCiv
To: SunkenCiv
Booze the real reason for Archaeology!!!
5 posted on
01/03/2015 2:00:34 PM PST by
DannyTN
To: SunkenCiv
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!)...
To: SunkenCiv
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.
7 posted on
01/03/2015 2:08:32 PM PST by
Dr. Sivana
(There is no salvation in politics)
To: SunkenCiv
I suspect that ancient farmers planted grains more for beer than for bread.
13 posted on
01/03/2015 3:02:35 PM PST by
PapaBear3625
(You don't notice it's a police state until the police come for you.b>)
To: SunkenCiv
finally some PRACTICAL work product from these folks... ha!
14 posted on
01/03/2015 3:11:58 PM PST by
faithhopecharity
((Brilliant, Profound Tag Line Goes Here, just as soon as I can think of one..)
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