Egypt may now be a country where drinking outside the famous open bar resourts isn’t much appreciated, it was not always like that. The ancient Egyptians who built the pyramids and the Great Sphinx of Giza were quite heavy boozers. It’s safe to say that one of the most respected cultures of the ancient world…
One of the greatest empire the world has ever seen was that of the Incas. Archaeological masterpieces like the old towns of Machu Pichu and Cusco (both in modern day Peru) are well-preserved reminders of what was once a great civilization. Before the Spanish conquistadores took over power in the 16th century, the Inca Empire…
A bit of a controversial post for some perhaps, but we’re gonna take a look at the genetic differences between human races in relation to alcohol. The idea came up when reading an article on Mayas (Indians in central America) and how they showed higher rates of alcoholism. Another good example are the native Australians,…
Lords of the Drinks 