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The Rest Is HistoryMay 3, 2026

666. Wine and the Birth of Civilisation

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A History of the World in 51 Heroes and Villains Wine: A Global History Heaven on Earth: A Journey Through Shari'a Law+1 more

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666. Wine and the Birth of Civilisation mentions A History of the World in 51 Heroes and Villains by Goalhanger Podcasts, Tom Holland, Dominic Sandbrook, Wine: A Global History by Kathleen Burk, Heaven on Earth: A Journey Through Shari'a Law by Sadakat Kadri, and Natural History by Pliny the Elder with timestamps, quotes, and episode context.

A History of the World in 51 Heroes and Villains Wine: A Global History Heaven on Earth: A Journey Through Shari'a Law Natural History

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A History of the World in 51 Heroes and Villains

Goalhanger Podcasts, Tom Holland, Dominic Sandbrook

A history of the world in 51 heroes and villains is available to pre-order now.

Wine: A Global History

Kathleen Burk

I'm going to quote from an excellent forthcoming book by Kathleen Burke, the great historian of America, Why in the global history, which is coming o…

Heaven on Earth: A Journey Through Shari'a Law

Sadakat Kadri

This, according to these jurists, meant that Muslims could legally drink as much wine as they liked, and I quote, until they became incapable of tell…

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What does The Odyssey teach us about the history of wine in the ancient world? How did Julius Caesar use wine to conquer the world? And, why was The Judgement of Paris - when America took on France - the most controversial incident in the history of wine? Join Dominic and Tom as they discuss the long history of wine; from ancient Jordan, to Bronze Age Greece, to the Vikings, and beyond… Join The Rest Is History Club: Unlock the full experience of the show – with exclusive bonus episodes, ad-free listening, early access to every series and live show tickets, a members-only newsletter, discounted books from the show, and access to our private Discord chatroom. Sign up directly at the⁠restishistory.com⁠ To read our new newsletter, sign up at: ⁠therestishistory.com/newsletters⁠ _______ Lloyds. 250 years on and still backing the nation's aspirations. _______ Pre-order your copy of A History of the World in 51 Heroes and Villains now: https://www.bloomsbury.com/uk/history-of-the-world-in-51-heroes-and-villains-9781037211546/ _______ Advertise with us: [email protected] _______ Twitter: @TheRestHistory @holland_tom @dcsandbrook Video Editors: Jack Meek, Harry Swan + Adam Thornton Social Producer: Harry Balden Producers: Tabby Syrett & Aaliyah Akude Senior Producer: Callum Hill

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A History of the World in 51 Heroes and Villains

Goalhanger Podcasts, Tom Holland, Dominic Sandbrook

The host mentions 'A History of the World in 51 Heroes and Villains' as a new book that delves into significant histo…

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Wine: A Global History

Kathleen Burk

The host mentions Kathleen Burke's book to provide scientific insights into the domestication of grapevines, which is…

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Heaven on Earth: A Journey Through Shari'a Law

Sadakat Kadri

The host references 'Heaven on Earth' by Sadakad Khadri to illustrate the complexities of Islamic legal interpretatio…

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Natural History

Pliny the Elder

The host briefly mentions Pliny the Elder's 'Natural History' as a significant historical text. It highlights the boo…

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The conversation centers on history of wine.
A second recurring theme is Islamic attitudes to wine.
Referenced books include A History of the World in 51 Heroes and Villains by Goalhanger Podcasts, Tom Holland, Dominic Sandbrook and Wine: A Global History by Kathleen Burk.
The strongest audience signal points to history enthusiasts and casual readers and Historians and wine enthusiasts.

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A History of the World in 51 Heroes and Villains by Goalhanger Podcasts, Tom Holland, Dominic Sandbrook, Wine: A Global History by Kathleen Burk, and Heaven on Earth: A Journey Through Shari'a Law by Sadakat Kadri are the clearest linked books in this episode, each tied back to transcript timestamps and quote cards.

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history of wine(2)Islamic attitudes to wine(1)Pliny the Elder's work(1)

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A History of the World in 51 Heroes and Villains

Goalhanger Podcasts, Tom Holland, Dominic Sandbrook

Best for history enthusiasts and casual readersOften cited around history of wine

“It's got mad battles. It's got sensational sex scandals. It's got lots of Machiavellian wheeling and dealing. It's brilliant.”

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Sentiment: Highly Recommended

Trigger: history of wine

For: history enthusiasts and casual readers

Key quote: “A history of the world in 51 heroes and villains is available to pre-order now.”

The host mentions 'A History of the World in 51 Heroes and Villains' as a new book that delves into significant historical events and figures. It promises to engage readers with its exploration of heroes and villains throughout history, making it a compelling read for those interested in historical narratives.

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Wine: A Global History

Kathleen Burk

Best for Historians and wine enthusiastsOften cited around history of wine

“The speaker references Kathleen Burke's forthcoming book, which discusses the domestication of the Binaferra grape and the science behind grape vines.”

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Sentiment: Highly Recommended

Trigger: history of wine

For: Historians and wine enthusiasts

Key quote: “I'm going to quote from an excellent forthcoming book by Kathleen Burke, the great historian of America, Why in the global history, which is coming out, I think in September, and I saw a preview of it.”

The host mentions Kathleen Burke's book to provide scientific insights into the domestication of grapevines, which is crucial to understanding the history of wine. The book is praised for its informative content, particularly regarding the gender of grapevines and their pollination.

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Heaven on Earth: A Journey Through Shari'a Law

Sadakat Kadri

Best for Individuals interested in Islamic law and cultural historyOften cited around Islamic attitudes to wine

“Sadakad Khadri in his wonderful book on Sharia law, Heaven on Earth, discusses the legal implications of wine consumption in Islam.”

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Sentiment: Deep Dive

Trigger: Islamic attitudes to wine

For: Individuals interested in Islamic law and cultural history

Key quote: “This, according to these jurists, meant that Muslims could legally drink as much wine as they liked, and I quote, until they became incapable of telling a slave girl from a beardless boy.”

The host references 'Heaven on Earth' by Sadakad Khadri to illustrate the complexities of Islamic legal interpretations regarding wine consumption. The book provides insights into how certain jurists have navigated the Quranic texts to allow for legal drinking under specific conditions.

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Natural History

Pliny the Elder

Best for History enthusiasts and wine loversOften cited around Pliny the Elder's work

“Pliny the Elder wrote an enormous encyclopedia in the first century AD, which includes a long section about wine.”

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Sentiment: Passing Reference

Trigger: Pliny the Elder's work

For: History enthusiasts and wine lovers

Key quote: “history, no lesser figure than Pliny the Elder.”

The host briefly mentions Pliny the Elder's 'Natural History' as a significant historical text. It highlights the book's extensive coverage, particularly its section on wine.

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I'm going to quote from an excellent forthcoming book by Kathleen Burke, the great historian of America, Why in the global history, which is coming o…

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