Department of History

Understanding the history of alcohol in the modern Middle East during the Late Ottoman and Mandate Periods. Specifically focusing on the Levant. Frank is currently working to pair this academic research on alcohol with active engagement with the current alcohol production and consumption landscape in the region through his work as an importer of alcohol products from the Ancient World at Terra Sancta Trading. Frank's hope is to combine his research and business endeavors into a unified project that helps to both foster understanding of alcohol history of the region and support the families continuing the historical tradition of production find success in the global market.