Bronze Age and Iron Age cultures in the Middle East were really committed to wine production

Irrigation was used to maintain viticulture under changing climatic conditions, suggesting that ancient farmers took full account of the varying requirements of their crops through sophisticated cultivation methods, as revealed by the analysis of over 1,500 plant samples 

A new study by researchers at Kaunas University of Technology reveals that Lithuania’s youngest political generation is becoming more conservative and community-oriented – contrary to the assumption that younger people are always more liberal. Analysing data from 11,199 respondents over a decade, the researchers found that values like security, stability, and tradition have become increasingly important, even among those raised in a free, democratic Lithuania. These insights challenge existing value-change theories and may help educators and policymakers better support young people navigating uncertainty in a rapidly changing world.