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A Proposed 18th Century Tax Bill Targets 27-Year-Old Spinsters...And Their Cats!
In a 1777 letter to the editor of London Magazine, a gentleman has appended a proposed bill to levy a tax on old maids....
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Aphrodisiacs, Elixirs, and Dr. Brodum’s Restorative Nervous Cordial
During the 19th century, various powders, potions, elixirs, and cordials were peddled by quacks, some of whom purported to be doctors....
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The Care and Kenneling of 19th Century Foxhounds and Sporting Dogs
For nineteenth century gentlemen, the care and maintenance of one’s hunting dogs was always a subject ripe for debate and discussion. ...
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The Scottie's Petticoat and Other 19th Century Dog Tales
Three separate, but equally intriguing, dog anecdotes from the 19th century...
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The Origins of the Unicorn
According to historians, the legend of the unicorn first emerged in 398 BC courtesy of the Greek physician Ctesias....
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The History of the Lorgnette
A precursor to modern opera glasses, lorgnettes were a common sight during the 19th century at the theater as well as the opera. ...
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