
Tag: 20th century


December, 1994. New York.

The Future of Cooking: Progress in America
By Henry T. Finck Continue reading The Future of Cooking: Progress in America

A backlash against ‘mixed’ foods led to the demise of a classic American dish
By Helen Zoe Veit, Michigan State University Continue reading A backlash against ‘mixed’ foods led to the demise of a classic American dish

From slag to swag: The story of Earl Tupper’s fantastic plastics

The creepy clown emerged from the crass and bawdy circuses of the 19th century

When Halloween Became America’s “Most Dangerous” Holiday
By W. Scott Poole, College of Charleston Continue reading When Halloween Became America’s “Most Dangerous” Holiday

Dulce et decorum est
By Wilfred Edward Salter Owen Continue reading Dulce et decorum est

Abortion has been common in the US since the 18th century – and debate over it started soon after

Prairie Spring
By Willa Cather Continue reading Prairie Spring