Before electric lights, scholars spent their evenings reading and writing by candlelight. This cozy ritual can still be recreated today with a few simple elements; books, tea, and the warm glow of a candle. Here’s how to bring the calm atmosphere of an old study room into your own evening routine.

Many of the world’s most captivating fragrance notes, clove, vetiver, tobacco, and leather once traveled across dangerous oceans aboard trading ships. In this post, we explore the spice trade routes that shaped exotic fragrance and the maritime adventures behind the scents we love today.