The Way We Vacation, Then and Now
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Throughout history, the way people have talked, thought, and lived has varied dramatically depending on the time and the place. One thing that has always been a constant, though, is the fact that every human needs a chance to check out from time to time. Whether it’s a Roman citizen heading to the Circus Maximus, a medieval knight riding off on a hunting excursion, or a 21st-century office worker driving to an Airbnb they booked a few towns over, humanity has always looked for ways to take a break from their daily routines.
Libraries in the 1700s
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Libraries today are very different creatures from their 18th-century counterparts. For one thing, with shifting technologies and generational attitudes, libraries have moved away from being places to strictly borrow books. Now, they are community resource centers and hubs for people looking to do everything from research projects and archive requests to applying for a job or streaming a movie.
America's Documents of Freedom
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"When, in the course of human events, it becomes necessary for one people to dissolve the political bonds which have connected them with another, and to assume among the powers of the earth, the separate and equal station to which the laws of nature and of nature's God entitle them, a decent respect to the opinions of mankind requires that they should declare the causes which impel them to the separation."
What Was Environmental Protection Like During the 18th Century?
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Human beings have always enjoyed a symbiotic relationship with our natural environment, which provides us with food, shelter, and countless resources. Unfortunately, as humans have created more advanced technologies, we have fundamentally changed that environment — and not for the better.
What Was Medical Care Like For the Elderly During the 18th Century?
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Medical care enjoyed an exciting time of advancement in the 18th century, with healthcare professionals making strides in the treatment of scurvy, the invention of bifocals, and more. Among elderly populations, medical care was often the responsibility of an individual’s extended family.
Before Cell Phones, How Did People Communicate During the 18th Century?
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It’s likely that much of today’s youth can’t imagine being without their cell phone for a day — much less fathom how people communicated without a cell phone at all. Smartphones are glued to the pockets and hands of people of all ages today. With so many people treating their cell phones as a practically inseparable part of their physical being, it’s difficult to imagine a time when they didn’t exist.
On This Day in History For the Month of September
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Take a look at these important events in the month of September, that changed world history.
Famous Birthdays in September
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Here are the famous people who were born in September. Look down the list and see if the person born on the day of the month matches yours if you were born in September.