Max Nelson

Max Nelson examines a replica amphoraClassicist Max Nelson examines a replica amphora of the kind that would have transported oil or wine across the ancient Mediterranean. In a new paper, he argues that Greco-Roman societies regulated alcohol by law and custom.

Ancient ideals of moderation extended to alcohol: researcher

In a new paper, Max Nelson examines how Greco-Roman societies regulated alcohol by law and custom.

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UWindsor history professor Max Nelson holds a reproduction of a Philistine beer jug from around 1200 BC in his office on Sept. 22. Dr. Nelson will participate in a symposium discussing the ancient beverage on Sept. 30.UWindsor history professor Max Nelson holds a reproduction of a Philistine beer jug from around 1200 BC in his office on Sept. 22. Dr. Nelson will participate in a symposium discussing the ancient beverage on Sept. 30.

Cheers to the barbarians: UWindsor to host symposium on ancient brews

The next time you’re sipping on a pint of your favourite peanut butter porter, take a moment to pour one out for the barbarians.

If it weren’t for those Germanic tribes in northern Europe, says University of Windsor professor Max Nelson, the popular alcoholic beverage may still be considered the “effeminate drink of foreigners.”

“The Greeks held pseudo-scientific beliefs about alcohol, including that wine is hot and manly while beer is cold and effeminate,” Dr. Nelson said.

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Yearbook tribute to French professor Gustave C. DispasThe 1967 Ambassador yearbook included a tribute to French professor Gustave C. Dispas, killed by a drunk driver while saving two women.

Professor recalled 50 years after his tragic death

The 1967 Ambassador yearbook included a tribute to French professor Gustave C. Dispas, killed by a drunk driver while saving two women.

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