A Brief History of Scotch Whisky
It is estimated that Scotland has been making whisky since the 5th century, and is often regarded as the home of whisky, although it is believed to have been introduced to Scotland by the Irish.…
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The History of Triumph Motorcycles
Besides Norton and BSA, Triumph is probably one of the most recognized names when it comes to British motorcycle manufacturers. Popular among the café racers of the 50s and 60s, the company is also well…
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History of the Royal Enfield Motorcycle Company
The Royal Enfield Motorcycle Company can brag about being one of the oldest motorcycle brands in production. This is thanks to the company being in near-continuous operations since it was founded. The company’s lengthy history…
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A Brief History of Bourbon
Being a whiskey drinker, and since moving to Ireland, I have been asked a few times about the differences between a bourbon and a whiskey. So, I dug this old article up I wrote on…
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A Visit to Auschwitz
What we instantly picture when we hear the word Auschwitz is black and white images of emancipated prisoners starving in the cold, being murdered, and piled in mass graves. Not quite the same experience to…
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A Visit to Stratford-Upon-Avon
The train from London to Stratford-Upon-Avon is about two hours. Then from the station in Stratford-Upon-Avon, it was about a 10-minute walk to the Shakespeare-themed hotel I booked my stay at. Originally, I intended to…
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St. Paul’s Cathedral London
I wish I could have spent more time at St. Paul’s Cathedral, but by the time I arrived, it was about 15 minutes before closing. I paid the 20 pounds and went to climb the…
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