Our relationship with alcohol is fraught. Ancient customs might inspire a reset

Drinking in the past was social and ritualized, with less potent brews

Ancient Greeks mixed wine with water in this vessel.

Our ancestors tended to drink in regulated environments, with relatively weak spirits. This ancient Greek vessel for mixing water and wine depicts a scene from the alcohol-fueled creative gatherings known as symposia.

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