The Writing And Signing Of The Declaration Of Independence
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- Written by James Parton
- Parent Category: 18th Century History Articles
- Category: American Revolution
We happen to know what kind of weather it was in Philadelphia on Thursday, the Fourth of July, 1776. Mr. Jefferson was in the habit, all his life, of recording the temperature three times a day, and not unfrequently four times. He made four entries in his weather record on this birthday of the nation, as if anticipating that posterity would be curious to learn every particular of an occasion so interesting.
City Planning and Retail Ownership, Then & Now
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- Written by Frankie Wallace
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As we look at the ways the recent pandemic has changed retail ownership and wonder about the future of city planning, it helps to examine how these aspects of society have changed over the centuries. From the 1700s to now, many developments have altered the ways cities are laid out and stores are owned and managed.
18th-Century Poems That are Now Classics and “Must” Reads
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- Written by Kristin
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18th-century literature – a bridge from classical to enlightenment to romanticism. The period gave us such works as Robinson Crusoe, Gulliver’s Travels, A Modest Proposal, and Pride and Prejudice.
Obviously, writers had moved far away from the focus on religion and toward looking at a man and his place in the real world – in nature and in society.
This era also gave us a myriad of poets, many of whose works have become classics, with a newer view of man’s place in his world and universal themes.
Here are eight of these classics that we still read and recite today.
8 Significant Female Writers of the 18th Century
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- Written by Melanie Sovann
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- Category: Society and Culture
Throughout history, the position of women in society changed and shifted. From being oppressed to fighting for their rights, women have experienced a wide spectrum of social norms and double standards. The same goes for literature, where for a long time women weren’t recognized as prominent writers.
On This Day in History For the Month of July
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- Written by Rick Brainard
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Take a look at the events that took place during the month of July which changed the world.
Famous Birthdays in July
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- Written by Rick Brainard
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Here are the famous people who were born in July. Look down the list and see if the person born on the day of the month matches yours if you were born in July.