A History of the World in 6 Glasses

Recorded September 17, 2024

Please note this is a book discussion without the author present.

In A History of the World in 6 Glasses, Tom Standage offers a unique lens to view world history, focusing on six key beverages that shaped different civilizations. Standage argues that beer, wine, spirits, coffee, tea, and Coca-Cola were not just drinks, but powerful technologies that fueled cultural transformations and interconnected societies throughout time.

Biography: Dr. Richard D’Elia was born in Manhattan and raised in Larchmont, New York. He is both a retired Army officer and college professor. He is a great historian and researcher on many diverse themes and issues, having lectured on a wide range of topics here at The Society of the Four Arts.