In 1751, the English painter William Hogarth created a nightmarish depiction of the London slum of St Giles. The familiar spire of the parish church towered over a scene of human ruin. This is Gin ...

“Cruelty and Humor” may be the subtitle of the Hogarth exhibition on display at the Morgan Library through September 22, but “Beer and Gin” would be more fitting. In the early eighteenth century, the ...

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When it comes to alcohol, beer has historically been considered the responsible choice. Just check out the photo above — these two prints, titled Beer Street and Gin Lane, were issued in 1751 by ...

In Scotland, some long-time whisky makers are switching over to gin. In Germany, people who distill traditional brandies are doing the same. The world is in the middle of a gin distillery boom, and it ...

Gin is firmly steeped in the City of London's history. During the Gin Craze of the 18th century, there was a gin shop or distillery on every street of the Square Mile. It almost destroyed the capital ...

(MENAFN- The Conversation) In 1751, the English painter William Hogarth created a nightmarish depiction of the London slum of St Giles. The familiar spire of the parish church towered over a scene of ...

Around the world, new gin distilleries are popping up like mushrooms after a rain. NPR traces the boom to its historic roots in London, which once... Tracing A Gin-Soaked Trail In London In Scotland, ...