Category: History

Early Usage Of The Tower of London

The 1000-Year History of the Tower of London

The Tower of London is one of the city’s most well-known landmarks. Construction on the central keep began around 1078. And while it has become notorious for its time as a prison, the Tower of London has served a variety of functions in its nearly 1,000-year history.

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The Modern Olympic Games

How The Olympics Became the Pinnacle of Athletic Competition

The most recent Summer Olympics, officially the Games of the XXXII Olympiad, took place in Tokyo from July 23 through August 8, 2021. The Games featured a record 33 competitions and 339 events held across 42 venues. Which is quite an expansion from the early days of the competition.

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Mojito Tips

The 500 Year History of the Mojito

The Mojito is a refreshing cocktail, considered by many to be the perfect drink for a hot day. So it’s fitting that National Mojito Day is celebrated on July 11th, in the heat of summer.

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Category: History

Early Usage Of The Tower of London

The 1000-Year History of the Tower of London

The Tower of London is one of the city’s most well-known landmarks. Construction on the central keep began around 1078. And while it has become notorious for its time as a prison, the Tower of London has served a variety of functions in its nearly 1,000-year history.

Read More
The Modern Olympic Games

How The Olympics Became the Pinnacle of Athletic Competition

The most recent Summer Olympics, officially the Games of the XXXII Olympiad, took place in Tokyo from July 23 through August 8, 2021. The Games featured a record 33 competitions and 339 events held across 42 venues. Which is quite an expansion from the early days of the competition.

Read More
Mojito Tips

The 500 Year History of the Mojito

The Mojito is a refreshing cocktail, considered by many to be the perfect drink for a hot day. So it’s fitting that National Mojito Day is celebrated on July 11th, in the heat of summer.

Read More