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Agintarien mahaia. Table of authorities by José Arrue. Courtesy of Orozkoko Garrafa Kultur Elkartea.
Cannot beat a nice cold drink on a hot summer day!
But, believe it or not, drinking iced beverages was not customary in ancient times. It was not until the 14th century that physicians incorporated ice into their practice, arguing that it cured burning fevers and protected against the plague. (more…)
Ruins of a snow pit in Astikurutz (Otxandio), 1993. José Ignacio García Muñoz. Labayru Fundazioa Photographic Archive.
Underground pits in the mountains called edur-zuloak in Bizkaia Basque, neveras in Spanish, were used in days gone by for the storage and preservation of snow. They fell into disuse by the start of the 20th century, the original constructions being thus severely deteriorated and the facts about the role they played nearly forgotten. (more…)
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