Author: Antoine P Borg

A photo of the organ at the Votivkirche - Vienna, Austria

How to Celebrate a Failed Assassination

As you head north-by-north-west from the city centre of Vienna, the old centre of the Austro-Hungarian empire, it won't be long before you reach the Ringstrasse that marks the old walls of the city. There, in Sigmund Freud park, you can see the Votivkirche ⛪️
A photo of Via Rasella - Rome, Italy

Shock, Terror and War – Bombing Via Rasella

Wherever you are in Europe, it is safe to say that you are no more than a stone's throw away from the location of some key historical event. Rome is no different and while the ruins of the old Empire are obvious, there are many more recent stories to be told.
A photo of the baker's monument beside the walls of Ancient Rome

The Curious Story of the Slave and the Baker

Imagine what life must have been like in Ancient Rome. The hustle and bustle of the metropolis of the city-state that ruled the known world must have been awe-inspiring to anyone, particularly a recently freed slave.

Split Pea and Mint Dip

Sometimes you don’t need to whip up something exotic or lengthy to have an incredible entrée for your next dinner party. Something simple, like this recipe for Split Pea and
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A photo of a freshly-mixed Borg Punch - Prague, Czechia

The Borg Punch

While preparing for a recent party, I discovered that I lacked one crucial ingredient to make a punch. It didn’t take me long to realise that I could improvise with
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