Last month saw the final Borefts Beer Festival at the De Molen brewery in Bodegraven. I first visited here in 2007 and attended the festival most years since 2011. The brewery was sold to Dutch brewing giant Swinkels in 2019, its founder Menno Olivier departed subsequently, and earlier this year, the owners decided the site needed more investment than they were willing to give it, and the brand isn't selling in the quantities they want it to, so this is the end of the line. It was a surprise ...| The Beer Nut
I’ve just been re-reading Kate Cooper, “Closely watched households: visibility, exposure and private power in the Roman domus”, Past and Present, 197 (2007), 3-33 (10.1093/pastj/gtm012). It made me…| Magistra et Mater
In recent years, there has been an increased interest in noble titles and aristocratic ranks. Popular culture and celebrity lifestyles have led to more and more people becoming fascinated with the ancient social orders of nobility that evolved during the Middle Ages. | Nobility Titles
The title of Baroness is one that evokes a lifestyle of aristocratic privilege and an elevated social rank. But what exactly is a Baroness, and where did this intriguing title originate? | Nobility Titles
There are few palaces that have captured the imagination quite like the magnificent Palace of Versailles. Known throughout the world as one of the most spectacular and opulent royal residences, the palatial complex on the outskirts of Paris, has become an icon of Renaissance architecture. Its breathtaking splendor and vastness have secured its place as one of the most beautiful palaces in the world. While the palace itself has become famous around the world, it has also become renowned due t...| Nobility Titles
The word aristocratic is an evocative term that conjures up rich imagery of opulence, social esteem and historical heritage. It’s also a word that has come to represent a number of meanings. | Nobility Titles
