It is a sport that is increasingly played worldwide and is the second most played sport in the world after football: cricket. As a historian, I naturally ask myself the questions: where does cricket … [Read more...]
Cappuccino: name origin & meaning explained
One of the most consumed hot drinks in the world is coffee. You probably drank it yourself a lot in your life. Especially chains like Starbucks or cozy coffee bars made the drink very popular. For … [Read more...]
Rickets: an “English” disease in history
Mankind already suffered from different diseases and even pandemics. It's a natural event. Sometimes we overcome them by adapting our lifestyle or by finding the right medicine or vaccine. Other … [Read more...]
Brussel sprouts: history & origin
As a Belgian historian, I couldn’t resist diving into the origin story of our most famous Belgian cabbage: the Brussel sprout. Are you ready for some interesting (and sometimes a bit fun) facts about … [Read more...]
