Archive - Histories

On the road to Canandaigua, 1794, cont'd

Part 2: Who was at Jerusalem?

Mar 12, 2021 •

The last pilgrim, 1538

So many capons! And let's hope she liked fish.

Sep 13, 2024 •

A history of… toilet paper

Getting to the bottom of some fascinating history

Jul 12, 2024 •

A history of… shampoo

Eggs, bear fat and rum…

Apr 19, 2024 •

[History by Numbers] Photomania

What did the rise of photography mean for Britain's chickens?

Jan 12, 2024 •

Nights out in New York, 1744

How does Mr Jameson communicate with his nose?

Jan 1, 2021 •

A history of… drinking straws

For most of the 19th century they really sucked…

May 3, 2024 •

Want to buy a rhino? (1684)

How did Mr Langley lose his shirt?

Mar 19, 2021 •

A history of… Christmas trees

Baubles represent 'forbidden fruit'!

Dec 25, 2024 •

A history of… crisps (potato chips)

Including the "furious rejection" of the potato by the French people

Jun 14, 2024 •

How to make coffee, 1699

(Plus: Where to find love, 1695)

Sep 15, 2023 •

Shadows of our own making, 1820

Plus: dreadful mistakes with salads

Sep 27, 2024 •

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