According to Nautilus, archaeologists analyzing 2,000-year-old grape seeds from Italy's Chianti region are uncovering surprising continuities with modern winemaking. The preserved seeds reveal which varieties ancient Romans cultivated and how they farmed them—suggesting that contemporary viticulturists are unknowingly echoing techniques that worked two millennia ago. It's a reminder that the best agricultural traditions don't expire.

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