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Absinthe – What’s Old is News

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https://media.rss.com/whatsoldisnews/2025_04_02_16_08_28_f2fbd94a-c940-4d3d-9ea0-ee12ff2e678b.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadBy Sean Graham This week, I talk with Nina Studer, author of The Hour of Absinthe: A Cultural History of France’s Most Notorious Drink. We talk about the drink’s origins, its cultural importance in France, and its consumption by French soldiers. We also chat about the class distinctions associated with the drink, how gender… Read more »

Holiday Repost – Gin and Tonic: A Short History of a Stiff Drink

ActiveHistory.ca is on a hiatus for the winter break, and will return to daily posts in early January.  During the hiatus, we’re featuring some of our favourite holiday and winter themed posts. Thank you to all our contributors, guest editors, and readers for making 2018 a very successful year. Happy holidays to all and we look forward to continuing our work… Read more »