Evolution of Technology and Policies in Food Production and Storage
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- Written by Brad Smith
- Parent Category: 18th Century History Articles
- Category: Industrial Revolution
The major goals of the modern food industry are centered around enhancing the edibility of foods, providing enough nutrients, and extending the durability of foods by using extensive preservation techniques with the sole aim of generating profits for both their shareholders and the company itself.
Treatment of People With Disabilities, Then & Now
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- Written by Magnolia Potter
- Parent Category: 18th Century History Articles
- Category: Medical History
Disabilities are by no means a new phenomenon, but how they are treated and perceived by the public and governments has changed drastically over the centuries. Immense progress has been made in getting disability rights legislation passed, yet even today those living with a disability face hurdles when it comes to going through their every day lives.
The History of Inventions We Take for Granted
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- Written by Frankie Wallace
- Parent Category: 18th Century History Articles
- Category: Science and Technology
Living in an age of unprecedented technological advancement, it can be far too easy to take some of the most important inventions for granted.
The Evolution of Beauty Standards, 1700s to Today
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- Written by Frankie Wallace
- Parent Category: 18th Century History Articles
- Category: Society and Culture
Beauty standards have primarily focused on women throughout history. A woman’s appearance has been cataloged and analyzed through the centuries, with certain women placed on pedestals as the ideal versions of what beauty at the time was. Cleopatra and Nefertiti are legends of ancient beauty history. La Bella Simonetta, the muse for Boticelli’s “The Birth of Venus,” is the icon of Renaissance times.
On This Day in History For the Month of May
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- Written by Rick Brainard
- Category: On This Day in History
Take a look at the important historical events that took place in the Month of May that changed the world.
Famous Birthdays in May
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- Written by Rick Brainard
- Category: Famous Birthdays
Here are the famous people who were born in May. Look down the list and see if the person born on the day of the month matches yours if you were born in May.