Whiskey and the Art of Thinking
Discover whiskey contemplation as a practice for thoughtful living. Learn how Faulkner and Hemingway used whiskey as a creative tool for deeper thinking and independent thought.
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Time Became the Price of Progress in the Industrial Age
The clock built modern life but it cost us more than hours. See how time became the tradeoff behind progress in the Industrial Age.
How the New Clock Ruled the Family and the Factory
Explore how the new clock ruled the family and factory, replacing natural rhythms with rigid schedules and why that shift still shapes our daily lives today.
How Standard Time Became Big Business
Discover how standard time became big business. From railroads and telegraph companies to watchmakers and global trade and why synchronized time transformed modern commerce.
The Mechanical Challenge of Time on the Rails
Discover how railroads solved the mechanical challenge of time with precise clocks, telegraphs, and time zones.
The Four Traits That Forge History: Rebellion, Passion, Grit, and Innovation
From jazz pioneers to inventors and activists, history moves through rebellion, passion, grit, and innovation. Learn how these timeless traits still drive change today.
Industrial Might Steered American Work Life from Whiskey to Coffee
How did America go from mid-morning whiskey to morning coffee? Discover how industrialization transformed not just what we drank, but how we worked, lived, and saw ourselves.
