What is a Speakeasy? The Hidden Havens of History and Modernity
The term “speakeasy” evokes images of secret gatherings, hidden doors, and an air of mystery. Originating during the Prohibition era in the United States, when the sale, manufacture, and transportation of alcoholic beverages were illegal, speakeasies became the epicenter of social life, offering a clandestine escape for those seeking to indulge in forbidden libations. This