Strange tales: the emperor who loved vineyards and drove his troops to fury

The Roman emperor Probus does not receive much attention in the annals of the Roman Empire but he should be a more recognised figure for those interested in wine because of his dedication to the spread of viticulture. Viticulture and winemaking had always followed in the wake of Rome's legions as the empire expanded, especially in the west where its practice was more limited among the Celtic and Iberian tribes of the late Iron Age.

11 Weird Stocking Stuffers for Food Lovers

Christmas and Hanukkah are both merely days away, and since 2016 has been utterly crap, you'd best step up the gift-giving this year. Whether you have yet to begin shopping at all or just need to fill in a few gaps on your list, here are 11 fairly ridiculous gifts for the food lovers in your life - from bizarro-flavored candy canes and fast food jewelry to boozy lipstick and personalized bananas.