Too much of a food thing: A century of change in how we eat
Food historians say it's been an era of abundance ... Attitudes about eating out changed. In the 19th century, usually only ...
Is it true that cornflakes were originally invented to curb ‘masturbation sin’ among Americans?
When cornflakes were introduced, they were marketed as a revolutionary health food -- a simple, nutritious option that was ...
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Eating Dangerously: How a Chemist’s “Poison Squad” Won the Battle for Food Safety in the US
In the late 19th century, simply eating food could be a genuine hazard. To increase the shelf life of their products, food manufacturers intentionally added dangerous chemicals like formaldehyde and ...
History under the floorboards: Decoding the diets of institutionalized women in 19th century Sydney
The barracks is World Heritage Listed for its convict history, but is equally important for the story of 19th century Australian immigration. After the end of convict transportation to New South Wales ...
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Nashville show looks at how the Impressionists and others depicted food production in 19th century France
In the history of both painting and the culinary arts, late 19th-century France remains ... and the turn of the century. Throughout, how food is produced, bought and prepared serves as that ...