A short history of one of the world’s most recognizable brands. When most of the world thinks of bourbon, one name stands out as the most popular. Jim Beam is the oldest distillery in Kentucky, founded in 1795. …

There still exists a double standard when it comes to spousal abuse — The MeToo movement was a watershed moment several years ago. It helped to expose the horror of the entertainment industry and helped to bring down monsters such as Harvey Weinstein. …

The Viking queen with an axe to grind. The year is 945 CE. Igor of Kyiv, after attempting to extort tribute, has just been assassinated by the Drevlians. The heir to the throne, Svyatoslav, was only a child. The regency turned to the widowed queen Olga. Olga ruled the principality…

Even though they may sound the same, there is no connection between the Mesopotamian goddess and the Christian holiday. — (Author’s note: this is not an attempt to proselytize any religious traditions. Nor is it a debate on the validity of the Christian traditions. I am working with the assumption that many scholars agree that Jesus was a historical figure, regardless of religious beliefs). For many people, this weekend is…

The true story behind Our Flag Means Death — The HBO series Our Flag Means Death takes a comical look at a gentleman landowner named Stede Bonnet, who decides to try his hand at piracy. The show portrays Bonnet as a bumbling fop, unsuited for the life of piracy on the high seas. …

The historical event that inspired Game of Thrones' Red Wedding — While rewatching HBO's Game of Thrones, I relived one of the show's more shocking scenes. During the ninth episode of season three, Rob Stark was invited to the wedding feast of his uncle and the granddaughter of Lord Walder Frey. During the feast, Rob, his wife, mother, and his men…

Joker and Harley should not be #relationshipgoals — As a society, we love drama. Sometimes we root for the two sides to have a peaceful resolution, other times, we want one party to get their comeuppance. We are often presented with characters who do not get along and drive the story’s conflict on our televisions and movie screens. …

The current conflict between the two nations is the most recent chapter in the long history of the two nations. — On February 24, 2022, Russian troops occupied territory in Ukraine and began to attack the country on multiple fronts. The invasion follows the 2014 annexation of the region of Crimea by Russia. …

The story of the commoner who lived to 152 years old; or did he? — A person rarely lives to over 100 years. The oldest person on record was Jeanne Louise Calment of Arles, France. She set the record for the oldest person on record at the age of 122. However, there is a story of a man from England that had her beat. If…