Victorian era fashion refers to the styles and trends of clothing worn by the people of Britain and the British Empire during the reign of Queen Victoria. The Victorian era began in 1837 and lasted until the Queen died in 1901. The fashion of the time reflected the changes of the period and encompassed a …
The first modern toothbrush was designed by an Englishman named William Addis in 1780. It had a handle carved from cattle bone and bristles made from pig’s hair. However, this does not mean that humans did not clean their teeth before 1780. In fact, bristle toothbrushes had also existed long before William Addis. Who Invented …
Pizza, a baked flatbread with toppings of cheese, meat, and vegetables, is probably the most popular food eaten around the world now. Ask an ordinary person on the street, “Who invented pizza?” Their response would probably be “the Italians.” And this would be the correct response, in a way. But the roots of pizza can …
Female philosophers, believe it or not, have existed since antiquity. They lived and wrote alongside their male contemporaries about a variety of subjects, from logic and ethics to feminism and race. After all, ideas, beliefs, and original thinking are not the province of men alone. A woman is just as capable of speculating on the …
One of the most commonly known facts about women in Ancient Greece is that they weren’t allowed to vote. While this is true for the Athena polias, the exclusion of women in politics didn’t occur in all the ancient Greek societies. Classical scholars uncover more and more complexities about the lives of ancient Greek women. …
Cults are led by charismatic leaders whose personalities draw people to them. They believe that they alone have the answers to life’s problems or that they alone can save others from their struggles and misery. With the right mix of flattery, otherworldly teachings, and control over finances, these leaders create an environment where followers feel …