The Emperor Who Banned Wine: Domitian's Edict of 92 AD
When Rome Went Dry: The Shocking Story of the Emperor Who Banned Wine Imagine waking up to an imperial decree that essentially outlaws your livelihood and threatens your most beloved daily ritual. In the autumn of 92 AD, the citizens of the Roman Empire faced exactly that. Emperor Domitian, driven by a cocktail of paranoia and economic desperation, issued a command that sent shockwaves across three continents: he ordered the destruction of 50% of all vineyards in the Roman provinces. ...