The First Drop: The Discovery of Alcohol

The First Drop: The Discovery of Alcohol

Most everyone knows that Alcohol has been part of human culture and society for a very, very long time. But when was it exactly that humans drank the first drop of alcohol? Was alcohol invented? Discovered? And how much did our ancient longing for the drink actually...
The Reindeer, an Arctic Symbol

The Reindeer, an Arctic Symbol

  Who doesn’t know about Reindeer? The horned animal is considered by many a symbol of the Arctic which can be found all over the Arctic and has become entwined with the way of life of Polar peoples in various fascinating ways. Fifteen-thousand years ago,...
Odin, the God of Wine Lovers

Odin, the God of Wine Lovers

Óðinn is often described as the chief God of the Norsemen and what’s more fitting for a chief than drinking fine wines? A noble activity that was enthusiastically embraced by his many followers as well.   Vikings and other Norsemen loved their alcohol and...