A Week of Global Excellence: Celebrating Innovation, Heritage, and Craft in the Drinks World

The global beverage industry is rarely a static landscape, but this past week proved particularly dynamic. From the hallowed halls of London’s art galleries to the historic Port lodges of…

The Rhythm of Northalsted: Backbeat Hotel Brings Glamour and House Music Heritage to Chicago

The landscape of Chicago’s Northalsted—the historic heart of the city’s LGBTQ+ community—is poised for a transformation that bridges the gap between the neighborhood’s storied past and its high-design future. Following…

The Rehabilitation of Mary Boleyn: Unmasking the Real ‘Other’ Sister

For centuries, Mary Boleyn has existed in the shadow of the scaffold. Often dismissed as the "promiscuous" sibling of the tragic Queen Anne Boleyn, Mary has long been relegated to…

Beyond the Table: John Ota Explores the Architecture of Memory and Gastronomy

Main Facts: An Architectural Journey Through History On Wednesday, May 13, 2026, at 7:00 PM Central Time, the Culinary Historians will host a virtual deep dive into the evolution of…

The Evolution of the Brunch Icon: Reimagining Eggs Benedict Through a Historical Lens

The Eggs Benedict is a cornerstone of the American brunch experience—a decadent marriage of a toasted English muffin, savory ham, a perfectly poached egg, and the velvety, golden embrace of…

The Sweet Paradox: Re-examining the 1920s Health Brunch and the Evolution of Nutrition

In the early 20th century, the American dining table was undergoing a seismic shift. As the nation transitioned from the Victorian era into the roaring 1920s, the conceptualization of health,…

Beyond the Sterile Flask: Reimagining Human-Microbial Entanglements in the Post-Pasteurian Era

In 1952, the pharmaceutical titan Parke, Davis and Company unveiled a portrait by Robert Thom titled Louis Pasteur. The image was part of a sweeping propaganda project, "Great Moments in…

The Price of Allegiance: Matthias Aspden and the Forgotten Tragedy of the American Loyalists

The narrative of the American Revolution is often painted in broad, heroic strokes: a courageous uprising against tyranny, the birth of a democratic republic, and the triumph of liberty. Yet,…

The Quest for Vitality: Rediscovering the 1920s Health Brunch and the Birth of Modern Nutrition

Introduction: A Culinary Retrospective As the dawn of 2025 brings a renewed focus on holistic wellness, it is instructive to look back a century to the 1920s—a decade where the…

Beyond the Flask: Rethinking Our Invisible Symbiosis with Microbes

In 1952, the pharmaceutical giant Parke, Davis and Company commissioned portrait artist Robert Thom to capture a series titled Great Moments in Medicine. Among the most iconic was a depiction…