The Tipsy Timeline

Ah yes, the Cold War; A time in world history that is rife with political intrigue, spycraft, nuclear terrors, and...Pepsi? Join us in today's episode to see how vodka, soft drinks, and an opportune photoshoot went on to create one of the largest Navies in the world. All this and more on the Tipsy Timeline. Cheers!

"Shaken, not stirred," three simple words that summon up so many images. James Bond, spycraft, casinos, sophistication, and of course the martini! In today's episode of the Tipsy Timeline, we explore the mysterious history of one of America's most iconic cocktails, the martini. So grab a glass, sit yourself down, and prepare to enjoy another episode of the Tipsy Timeline. Cheers!

How did the wine bottle evolve, and why do we still have several typical shapes? In today's episodes we explore the history of glass, which we've touched on in previous shows. But we take things a step further into world of glass bottles, technology, marketing, and the practical economics of international shipping that brought us the modern wine bottle. Join us on Tipsy Timeline to see the whole story!

This week we dig into the interesting connections between monasteries and beer brewing. Throughout history, monasteries played an important role in beer brewing. But how did it start, and why does it matter today? Find out to this and so more on the Tipsy Timeline!

Let's talk about Georgia...1700s style. Or more accurately, what would become Savannah, Georgia - but they didn't know that yet. The New World was at its newest and the British colonies were trying out some revolutionary new ideas of running things. But little did they know that some of these ideas would go DEATHLY wrong. So join us as we weave a tale that includes prisoners in search of a new life, lawyers, rebellion, Catholics, slavery, death, and of course, beer!

This week we recognize an omission on the Tipsy historical record. We've discussed pubs, public houses, and even discussed restaurants. This week we complete the circle and discuss the storied tradition of taverns! Taverns held a special place in the community in early American city life. We take our time and explore this unique and underknown slice of history. Join us for the history of taverns this week on the Tipsy Timeline!

The history and (nearly) lost heritage of Jamaican beer.

This week we follow through on one of the classics: rum! What makes rum, rum? How did humanity start pumping it out? And why is it associated with the Caribbean? Find out all of this on this week's Tipsy Timeline!

In today's episode of the Tipsy Timeline, we ask a simple question: What do rum, mojitos, bellinis, prohibition, and Cuba have in common? Join us in this episode as we explore the innovative history of Cuban cocktails and the many surprising creations and pretenders that were spawned as a result.

Today on this festive New Years-themed episode we discuss a tradition so common, so ubiquitous, and so culturally widespread that you may not have thought it has a history. What is toasting? What defines it? How did it start? And why on earth is it called toasting anyway? Find out all of this on this week's Tipsy Timeline!