Ever wondered why so many photographs pair Cuban cigars with Rolex watches? It all started with the man who made both into enduring symbols of power and precision — Fidel Castro. In one of the most famous images of the Cold War era, taken during a 1963 meeting with Soviet leader Nikita Khrushchev in the Kremlin, Castro is seen…
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Famous Cigar Smokers: The Icons Behind the Smoke
From Churchill’s War Rooms to Hollywood backlots, cigars have been companions to history’s boldest characters. Some used them as a signal of victory, others as a stage prop, a thinking aid, or a simple pleasure after dinner. What unites them is the ritual: the cut, the light, the first aromatic draw. Here’s our curated roll…