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."
How Did Drug Addicts Find Treatment During the 18th Century?
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For many modern drug users, the concept of “recovery” can be life-changing. By breaking free from drugs and/or alcohol, addicts can live a healthy and productive life, free from the bondage of addiction. However, the process isn’t usually easy, and numerous addicts have to work at recovery many times before it sticks.
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.
The Economics of Marriage in the U.S.: Then & Now
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Marriage is a culturally universal concept dating back thousands of years, likely before even the earliest records of the legal and cultural ceremony. Although matrimony began as a transfer of property between families, it has transformed significantly through new traditions, societal changes and growing rights for women, who now engage in the bond at their own will in most developed societies. Still, marriage has continued to change both financially and legally in the U.S. and around the world, even over the last 300 years.
On This Day in History For the Month of July
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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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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.