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Wari Brewing Women

Before the Inca, in the years 600-1000 CE the Wari empire dominated Peru and the Tiwanaku reigned in Bolivia. [1] [2] Both societies colonized Moquegua valley including the Cerro Baúl high mesa where the Wari erected monumental buildings, one of which, and arguably one of the most important, was a massive brewery. And who was […]

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Pints and Protests: Women’s History Month

So. I had this grand plan of writing about a woman, or group of women, a day for Women’s History Month. But then it decided to snow. And I got stuck in Heathrow…. For five days. Without any of my notes. Or resources. Or computer. That’ll teach me to leave my work at home. So […]

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20 Academic Sources about Beer, Branding, Sexism and Objectification.

Something a bit different today: the fight against sexist and objectifying beer labels and advertising has been on-going for years. I have seen a lot of back and forth on various social media platforms and it seems that there is still confusion for some about why this branding is harmful. In that vein, I’ve put […]

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Nope, Medieval Alewives Aren’t The Archetype For The Modern Pop Culture Witch.

I know, I know, this post is super late! I spent a big chunk of September being sick- turns out I am allergic to my own house. So. Much. Fun. And then I spent the beginning of October in Belgium drinking beer. Poor me! *eyeroll* But here it is! And themed! *** HALLOWEEN IS HERE!! […]