


Calendar for 2026
Class Date Activity
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Prehistory and where history began Jan21 A short walk through time–bring warm coat and a flashlight!
Sumer, Babylon, and Religion. Jan 28 Food of Babylon
The Greeks Feb 4 Symposium, Greek wine/food*
Wine and literature Feb 11 How Beer Saved the World**
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The Romans Feb 18 Roman dinner* 1st paper due
Medieval times to Elizabeth I Feb 25 Medieval food*
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Calendar of the grape Mar 4 A Year in Burgundy**
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Wine and Medicine/and religion Mar 11 Tasting Spirits
The Renaissance Mar 18 Renaissance food*2nd paper due
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Politics/ Wine and Music Mar 25
SPRING BREAK Apr 1 No Class--Spring Break
The Banquet/Service Ritual Apr 8 Victorian Dinner*
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Wine and Movies /Rest of the world Apr 15 Legendary Wines--Red: Italian/Spain
Wine and Art Wine Festivals Apr 22 Legendary Wines--Red French & Grange
Developments in wine. (Peggy Bolle) Apr 29 Legendary Wines-Dry White Victorian
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Babette's Feast** (Peggy Bolle) May 6 Legendary Wines--Dessert 3rd Paper due
Final Exam. Final Paper due May 13 Final/Final paper due
​* Student participation required
** Indicates video



