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67Art For Art's Sake
Art For Art's Sake was the rallying cry of a group of 19th century artists, writers, and critics who formed a movement, also known as aestheticism, that defended the autonomy of art. Leaders of the movement...
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85Veronica's Random Dose - Interesting Early 19th Century Sailor Facts.
A history buff I am not, but I've always been fascinated with historical facts of all kind. Today I got a chance to step back in time at a local museum (The Ships Of The Sea Museum in Savannah, Georgia) and...
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69Firelight
"Firelight" takes place in 19th century England and brings up some of the ugly human aspects of that time period. Definitely portrays the truth about the difficulties of being a woman and the lengths some did...
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63Real Strange Products from 1902 Sears Catalog
Funny vintage images of Sears Roebuck 1902 catalog. Did you know they sold "Arsenic Complexion powder", guns, tombstones and "underwear for fat men"? Sears Catalogue features these vintage items, vintage clothes for men and women. Old magazines and catalogs funny pictures from 19th century.
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69British Politics- 19th century- Palmerston
Between 1850 and his death in 1865 Lord Palmerston dominated British politics, this was due to a number of factors such as; the weakness of the opposition, the media and public’s support for him, his...
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61Beer in Stout 19th Century Recipe.
This recipe is based on a traditional 19th century dish that was made with "porter" a dark brown ale which, like stout, produces a rich tasty gravy. If you haven't got any stout, then Guinness can be...
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83Health Wise-Stop Syphilis For Christmas
John Bart was an icon of the 19th Century. A decorated hero from the American Civil War he was admired by men and loved by the ladies. He had no vices but for one and was faithful to his wife and family. The...
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60Great christmas meals and drinks
Before i start telling you about what meals and drinks are great for christmas lets not forget that christmas has a history. You will probably think christmas started when baby jesus was born but thats not...
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61The Assassination of Jesse James by the Coward Robert Ford
"The Assassination of Jesse James by the Coward Robert Ford", released 2007, based on the novel by Ron Hansen (same title as the movie), and directed by Andrew Dominik was truly a fictional representation of...
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58Literary Review of the James Allen Classic "As a Man Thinketh"
This timeless classic almost stands alone as the single most profound work that I have had the privilege of reading or hearing. The 19th century philosopher, James Allen wrote “As a Man Thinketh” (1904)...
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