One of the glossed over elements necessary in the production of traditional Pennsylvania rye was the nearly universal use of heated warehouses. The steam-heating of warehouses is mentioned occasionally, but […]
Venus, and a Little Barrel.
Most people have seen the Birth of Venus, by Sandro Botticelli- It’s very famous. The first full length nude exhibited in Europe since antiquity was bound to cause a stir. […]
Whiskers and Whiskey…and Wild Animals!
I don’t even know where to start with the article below! “Whiskers and Whiskey” was printed in The Bangor Daily News (Bangor, Maine) on March 2, 1933, but it describes […]
Irish Whiskey Miracle in 1737
There goes whiskey- curing women from menopause again. I’m sure Mrs. Delap was thrilled. This funny little snippet was published in 1737, so I’m sure I don’t need to tell […]