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Ice Cream In The 18th Century
In the 1700s, new ideas about food and new ways of eating were slowly becoming established on European tables, at least for those who could afford to eat well and try novelties. Ice cream was one such novelty. During the 18th century, however, changes in the world and in the kitchen would bring ice cream much closer to what it became in the 19th and 20th centuries: a democratic dessert, with strong sentimental ties to America and to the Italian diaspora.
Fashion Before Ease
The abdomens of 18th-century American women from all walks of life were bound, literally and figuratively, by stays: stiffened garments worn around the torso to promote straight posture, moral uprightness, and a fashionable figure. Stays were so foundational to 18th-century dress and considered so natural to those who wore them that they were commonly called a “body” or “pair of bodies.”
Drinking Chocolate
Do you ever wonder whether our forefathers enjoyed hot chocolate on a cold winter’s day, too? It turns out chocolate has been enjoyed in this country from its beginning and around for the world for millennia, the recipe carefully refined over the centuries with its varied uses.
The History of The Porringer
It is a crisp fall day in New England. After completing chores or errands in the morning it is time for a repast. This is a light meal to hold you until the main meal of the day, dinner.
The Story of Deborah Sampson, Woman Soldier of the Revolution
Deborah Sampson was a tall, somewhat plain-looking weaver and schoolteacher from Middleborough, Massachusetts, who had disguised herself as “Robert Shurtliff” and served with an infantry company in the final months of the Revolutionary War. Twice wounded in combat, she served undiscovered until a serious illness sent her to a hospital ward in Philadelphia, where her secret was soon revealed.
John Adams' Defense of Eight British Soldiers Involved In The Boston Massacre
If I asked you when the first battle of the American Revolution occurred, you’d likely mention the Boston Massacre, picturing British soldiers firing indiscriminately into a crowd of innocent colonists. What you might not know is that Paul Revere, who is more commonly known for his “midnight ride” or career as a silversmith, actually popularized this picture as a kind of propaganda against the British influence in the colonies.
A Good and Faithful Service: A History of Mail in Early America
In 490 B.C., an unnamed Greek soldier defended his country in the Battle of Marathon and then ran 26 miles to Athens to deliver news of the victory. The devoted courier relayed his message and then dropped dead from exhaustion, having sacrificed his life for the sake of correspondence.
The Playful Self-Portraits and Comedic Art Style of Joseph Ducreux
When one first thinks about French royal portraitists, comical expressions and hilarious self-portraits may not be the first things that come to mind. However, for Joseph Ducreux, his career as a painter was a combination of the two. Ducreux gained notoriety as a portraitist for Louis XVI’s court, but would go on to spend his later years as an artist experimenting with unique facial expressions and poses. Despite his prominence as a royal painter, Ducreux is remembered today for his humorous self-portraits that have experienced a revival thanks to the internet.