A drunk history of the Philippines

A drunk history of the Philippines

A trowel (/ˈtraʊ.əl/), in the hands of an archaeologist, is like a trusty sidekick – a tiny, yet mighty, instrument that uncovers ancient secrets, one well-placed scoop at a time. It’s the Sherlock Holmes of the excavation site, revealing clues about the past with every delicate swipe. With fiesta season just around the corner this May, it feels only right to talk about libations — and the deep history behind what we drink when we celebrate. I h…