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The ancient drink serving the world for 13,000 years
Under a microscope, Professor Li Liu finds and records starch grains.
Image credit: L.A. Cicero
Researchers have found evidence of ancient beer production from different kinds of crops all over the world.
From our modern point of view, beer might just be a mind-altering beverage. But in fact, it has played a significant part in human life since near the dawn of civilization.
Professor Li Liu was recently featured on the topic in a video titled "The ancient drink serving the world for 13,000 years" produced by the BBC.