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Rodrigo de Jerez

Rodrigo de Jerez

Rodrigo de Jerez was a Spanish explorer who accompanied Christopher Columbus on his second voyage to the New World in 1493. Legend has it that Rodrigo de Jerez first encountered...

Rodrigo de Jerez

Rodrigo de Jerez was a Spanish explorer who accompanied Christopher Columbus on his second voyage to the New World in 1493. Legend has it that Rodrigo de Jerez first encountered...

Scots and the Mull

Scots and the Mull

As soon as it was introduced to Great Britain, tobacco in general and snuff, in particular, became an integral part of Highland customs, however the origins of the habit are...

Scots and the Mull

As soon as it was introduced to Great Britain, tobacco in general and snuff, in particular, became an integral part of Highland customs, however the origins of the habit are...

The French, Fashion and Snuff

The French, Fashion and Snuff

It all began with Jean Nicot, the illustrious Frenchman who actually lends his name to the plant nicotiana due to his role in popularizing ‘the weed’. The initial domino in...

The French, Fashion and Snuff

It all began with Jean Nicot, the illustrious Frenchman who actually lends his name to the plant nicotiana due to his role in popularizing ‘the weed’. The initial domino in...

Pituri: The Original Aussie Chew

Pituri: The Original Aussie Chew

The natural flora of Australia has several plants containing nicotine that have been employed by indigenous peoples for centuries. The Duboisia hopwoodii, most used, has an elevated nicotine level of...

Pituri: The Original Aussie Chew

The natural flora of Australia has several plants containing nicotine that have been employed by indigenous peoples for centuries. The Duboisia hopwoodii, most used, has an elevated nicotine level of...

The Battle of Vigo Bay

The Battle of Vigo Bay

Early 18th century was the fateful struggle between two great European Houses, the Bourbons and the Hapsburgs or a clash between France and Germany. The War of Succession was a...

The Battle of Vigo Bay

Early 18th century was the fateful struggle between two great European Houses, the Bourbons and the Hapsburgs or a clash between France and Germany. The War of Succession was a...

Tears of Chios - MrSnuff

Tears of Chios

Mastiha is a clear resin that seeps from the bark of the mastic tree. The tree itself is well dispersed throughout the Mediterranean and Middle East. Curiously enough the gummy...

Tears of Chios

Mastiha is a clear resin that seeps from the bark of the mastic tree. The tree itself is well dispersed throughout the Mediterranean and Middle East. Curiously enough the gummy...