The 19th-Century Origins Of Onion Rings
Onion rings are a modern fast food staple but have been around longer than you probably thought. Here's the history of the ...
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Bendor Grosvenor interview: ‘A programme on British art? The BBC wouldn’t want that’
Grosvenor’s book The Invention of British Art covers the emergence of JMW Turner in the 19th century; Turner’s Watermill near ...
The Most Important Invention the Year You Were Born
If you’re curious about what was invented the year you were born, RS Components compiled a fascinating list, which we’re ...
7 Must-Read Historical Fiction Books That Will Transport You In Time
Inspired by abolitionist Sarah Grimké, this novel tackles themes of slavery and women's rights in early 19th-century Charleston This Pulitzer Prize-winning novel reimagines the Underground Railroad as ...
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Early Household Technology on Exhibit
The Museum on Main in Pleasanton is hosting an exhibit of late 19th and early 20th century inventions that changed the ...
Forks, fridges and 13 other food inventions NO ONE thought would work
From cutlery that's now considered crucial to appliances that have revolutionised the way we cook, these genius food inventions were all fiercely mocked when they first appeared.