After discussing the drinking culture of highly respected ancient civilizations like the Incas and the Egyptians it’s now time to have a look at a far less well known tribe: the Scythians. This was actually a bunch of nomadic tribes that originated from modern day Iran and roamed the steppes of Central Asia between 900…
We are proud to present another guest post by Hazel Morgan, who you might remember of her previous guest appearance on Lords of the Drinks. A while ago she explained why men who drink whiskey make the best lovers. In this post she switched drinks and turned to wine, giving us all an introduction to…
No matter what country you go to a great conversation starter are always the beer prices. You’ll get an answer like “Yeah, it’s not what it used to be”, and so on. Since most governments still see taxes on alcoholic beverages as a great way to pay for their endless amount of well catered meetings…
Japan has a very rich culture when it comes to myths and sagas. We found one about their national drink saké that we like to share with you. As you probably know saké is a rice wine that is used in many traditional ceremonies. This folk tale is about a rare version of the drink…
Here’s a post about a hideous cult called Alcoholics Anonymous. This organization that says it wants to help people with problems is a real wolf in sheep’s clothes. We would never deny that alcohol can contribute in the destruction of people’s lives, but in most cases people are just made to believe they have an…
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…
The most common mistake foreigners make when they drink with Russians is to say something like “na zdarovje” each time they raise a glass of vodka. Sure, your company will smile and know you mean well, but actually it makes you look pretty ignorant. Yes, it would be recognized as Russian, but more in the…
While the Craft Beer Revolution is gaining territory worldwide people in many countries realize what they have been missing and look at Belgium with envy. This small multilingual country might struggle to do anything a Western European state in the 21st century is expected to, but they sure know how to make beers. In a world…
When you sit down with a group of friends for a social drinking session you may want a little more than just booze. Some bites on the side are not just delicious, but also boost the good atmosphere. Now anyone can pull out a bag of potato chips or a frozen pizza, but why wouldn’t…
Great news for new mothers who combine breastfeeding with the delight of an occasional alcoholic beverage. A scientific study in Australia showed that a few glasses of wine or beer are absolutely not harmful for the kids who receive their breast milk. The researchers even suggest that the opposite might be true, as the kids…
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