Cuddles on the Beach: A Delightful Twist on a Classic Cocktail
Origin of Cuddles on the Beach The cocktail "Cuddles on the Beach" is a playful and intriguing twist on the classic "Sex on the Beach"...
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birdyslade
Jun 45 min read
Who Trained The Gladiators to Fight?
Gladiator Trainers - called 'Doctore' were crucial figures in the gladiatorial training school (ludus) and were far more than just physica
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birdyslade
Jun 43 min read
Commodus - The Gladiator Emperor
Emperor Commodus fighting animals in the arena.
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birdyslade
Jun 32 min read
Gladiator Weapons and Tools
Weapons Used By Gladiators in Gladiatorial Games in the Roman Empire
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birdyslade
Jun 13 min read
Who Recruited Men to Train as Gladiators?
The Procurator scoured the Roman Empire to find men who could be turned into Gladiators. Most were captured as slaves.
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birdyslade
Jun 13 min read
How Men Were 'Recruited' and Trained to Fight as Gladiators
Find out who the Gladiators were and where they came from - often against their will as slaves
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birdyslade
May 313 min read
20 Gladiator Types
Gladiators fought in the Roman Empire over centuries. There were many types of Gladiator with different specialisms.
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birdyslade
May 304 min read
Gladiator Training School - The Ludus
The design and layout of the 'Lusus' - the Gladiator Training School found in many large Roman Empire Towns
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birdyslade
Mar 123 min read
10 Reasons Why Tequila Is Better Than Gin
Comparing gin production to tequila distillation offers an intriguing look at how two of the world's most beloved spirits are crafted....
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birdyslade
Mar 123 min read
Why Tequila is Special, Unique and Important
Tequila's rich history, meticulous production process, and deep-rooted cultural significance. Most people see Tequila as a party drink...
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birdyslade
Mar 112 min read
Why Don't The British like Tequila?
Mexican and Americans quaff Tequila 20 times more a year than the British, why? The consumption patterns of Tequila in the UK, or its...
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birdyslade
Mar 114 min read
Why Tequila Deserves to Share the Limelight with Champagne
Champagne might be your go-to for celebrations, but another spirit sparkles with its unique brilliance: Tequila. Tequila is Policed and...
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birdyslade
Mar 72 min read
Did the Roman Empire Have a Flag?
Every nation's flags change over time, but the Roman Empire had more than one at a time.
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birdyslade
Feb 182 min read
Lights, Camera, Cocktail! The Star-Studded World of Film Cocktails
Films that feature a significant number of named cocktails tend to revolve around settings or themes where drinking culture is prominent,...
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birdyslade
Feb 187 min read
What Your Cocktail Says About You - Cocktail Dress or You Look a Mess?
Cocktails are more than just a blend of spirits and mixers; they are an extension of our personalities, preferences, and even our...
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birdyslade
Feb 183 min read
20 Things You May Not Know About Spartacus
20 questions and answers about Spartacus, the renowned gladiator who became a symbol of freedom and resistance against Roman slavery....
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birdyslade
Feb 176 min read
Who Invented Which Cocktail - History of Cocktails
Singapore Sling: The Singapore Sling was created in the early 20th century at the Raffles Hotel in Singapore by bartender Ngiam Tong...
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birdyslade
Feb 173 min read
Who Was Spartacus? - His Rise and Fall
20 questions along with their answers about Spartacus, the gladiator who led one of the most significant slave rebellions in Roman...
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birdyslade
Dec 15, 20233 min read
The Life of a Slave Under Roman Rule: A Complex Tapestry of Suffering and Survival
A Glimpse into Roman Slavery The Roman Empire, a civilization known for its grandeur and might, also harbored a grim reality within its...
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birdyslade
Dec 4, 20232 min read
Father Christmas - Roman Gifts?
The Perfect Gift from Father Christmas: A Journey Back to Ancient Rome As the festive lights twinkle in December 2023 and the joyous...
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