A Brief History of Tea Drinking in Ireland
A brief history of tea drinking in Ireland, favorite teas in Ireland, and how to make the perfect cup.
Category Culture
Explore the richness and diversity of culture through our Culture category. Immerse yourself in the world of arts, music, film, literature and traditions that shape our society with Babylon.
10 best Netflix documentaries that will blow your mind
I am an avid documentary viewer. I have seen hundreds of documentaries and docu-series on topics – ranging from harvesting honey to the 9/11 conspiracy theories. However, there are few documentaries that have gone beyond just being a viewing pleasure,…
Irish band Omonoko releases addictive single “Weight in Gold”
Omonoko is an Irish four-piece band which can’t be tied to one specific genre. From indie to electro to rock, the Newry-based group was formed a little over 3 years ago when all the members were living in different parts…
Strange Foreign Expressions : how to speak like a local
Learning a new language is always a challenge, but not many things compare to the pride of speaking to a local in their native language. One way to know you have mastered the language is using the typical, and sometimes…
Pastiche Releases Explosive Debut Single, “Chasing Down the Fame”
New Friday, new music. Today, the Dublin-based singer and songwriter Pastiche has just released her debut single, ‘Chasing Down the Fame’. The track is an explosive electro-pop song and features driving synths, energetic drums, and powerful vocals from the musician.…
15 Engrossing Books That Are Better Than Most TV Shows
TV box-sets are great, aren’t they? Have you ever spent an evening flicking through Netflix, compiling a watch-list, thinking to yourself “I’ll never get through all these;” only to end up watching nothing at all? No? Just me? Well for…
Why Everyone Should Do an Erasmus
Doing an Erasmus or exchange in college can be a life changing experience. It can have an array of benefits; you gain independence, experience and meet amazing people along the way. If you’re thinking of applying for an erasmus year…
10 Special Quotes From Movies That Pull Our Heartstrings For The Good
Movies can mean a lot of things to us. It can be seen as something to watch for fun and pass time. Some of us might learn from movies and open our minds to various possibilities. It can even teach…
Irish Musical Instruments
Ireland is well known around the world for its landscapes, conviviality, beer, and music. We all know the celtic harp, a symbol of Ireland, but the country is the birthplace to other Irish musical instruments. Irish Symbols – Babylon 8…