The History of Pepper
What does Arrabbiata sauce from Italy, Thai red curry, Kung Pao Chicken from China, Vindaloo from India, Hungary’s Paprikash, Spanish Chili Con Carne and Puntas from Mexico all have in...
The History of Potato
The potato is now the fourth most important food crop on our planet, behind rice, wheat and corn. It is present and a favourite in all cuisines around the world,...
Croatian Cuisine
History is not written alone in books or monuments. It can also be found in national cuisine. Croatian cuisine is a perfect example of this. Perhaps traditional cookbooks are even...
What are the most important places to visit in Split?
Split is a truly amazing Mediterranean city located on the east coast of the Adriatic Sea. It is the largest city in Dalmatia and the second-largest city in Croatia. Its...
Interesting Facts About Split
Interesting Facts About Split Did you know Split was founded by a Roman emperor? Or that some of the scenes from Game of Thrones are filmed in Split? Or that...
The History of Beer
Beer was among the first alcoholic drinks known to man. Have you ever wondered who invented beer? When was the beer invented? Where was beer invented? How was beer invented?...
The History of Salt and How It Has Shaped Our World
The link between mankind and salt is unbreakable. In addition to containing chemical compounds without which the human body cannot function, salt has two very important properties, which historically have...
Places to Visit or What to Do in Edinburgh
Edinburgh is the capital of Scotland, the city of whisky, but Edinburgh is far more than that. It is the greenest major city in the UK, but also the place...
Interesting Facts About Edinburgh
Did you know Encyclopaedia Britannica was created in Edinburgh? Or that J.K. Rowling wrote Harry Potter here, and some of the city’s locations served as an inspiration for Diagonal Alley...
History of Coffee
For many people today, it is almost unimaginable to start the day without their favourite drink – coffee. According to some sources, coffee is the third most commonly consumed drink...