How wine made the modern world

Across 8,000 years, wine has shaped religion, power, trade and culture. Wine is more than a drink — it’s a story of civilisation itself. Historian Kathleen Burk traces its journey from the ancient vineyards of Georgia to the global wine industry of today. Guest: Kathleen Burk, Professor Emerita of Modern and Contemporary history at University College London. Wine, A global history published in Australia, October 6, 2026 Producer: Ali Benton