Articles related to "Social History"

This account of a fever that swept Littleham in 1871 comprises a compelling blend of 'social history, research and imaginative reconstruction'.

A brisk overview of the Luddite movement in the 19th century relating to Yorkshire. Intended to provide a national and regional overview of the Luddite movement .

The study of history is often linked to the lives of great men and women that shaped the future, yet the study of ordinary people provides a more thorough understanding.

Too often, obsorbed in discovering the family tree, family historians forget that tomorrow's history starts today. Every family should maintain a dedicated History Box.

Joshua Zeitz's remarkable history of the stylish young girls who defied convention and set the tone for the Jazz Age and generations of women to come.

Before the days of texting, email, and instant messaging, upper class ladies used fans not only as a way of cooling themselves, but also, as a form of communication.

English cuisine is criticised despite a rich heritage and culture that compares with most culinary traditions. This classic extract will inspire both cook and gourmand.

The Temple of Olympian Zeus was the site of the Athens carnival celebrations in the 19th Century.

Collected essays explore the influential role of notable black women in 19th-century American society and their legacies.

Properly planned and facilitated food projects as a part of overall curriculum goals and objectives bring cultural and social history perspectives to greater heights.

Dickens Jr. produced an unusual Dictionary of London, a tourist guide, useful today to the researcher of Victorian London, its famous streets and social history.

The Survey of London is an invaluable source for the study of architecture and social history of Soho, a historic district in the heart of London.

More than just a biography of H. Gordon Selfridge, Lindy Woodhead also provides a portrait of Selfridge's department store, and a history of 20th century high society.

As well as the popular horror films of the 1930s, science fiction films had also caught the public's imagination by the middle of the decade.

Industrial Britain conjures images of workers slaving in 'dark satanic mills', driven to the edge by horrific conditions and the early trades unions fighting for change.

Every quilt you make has its own story to tell. Keeping a quilter's journal helps you remember the details of how and why you created each quilt.

With 1.5 million images of architecture, the photo collection of the Royal Institute of British Architects is one of the most important in the world.

The growing number of suburban communities in the 1950s demonstrated the desire many Americans had to establish a secure familial environment.

Movie theatre owners discovered the lucrative business of selling popcorn and other snack foods during the 1930s.

The Tragedy of The Titanic that Sank After Hitting an Iceberg is Well Known. Less Familiar is Belfast's Part in its Building and the importance of the River Lagan.

Governmental policies, such as encouraging single-family homes instead of apartment buildings, favored the development of suburbia in the 1950s.

The lesson activity The 22nd Century Museum is a way to jump-start the year's History classes and engage students in the relevance and fun of the study of History.

The People's Palace Glasgow is a fascinating museum illustrating the lives of both rich and working class poor in Glasgow from 1750 to the present. See a real Steamie!

Bond Bound: Ian Fleming and the Art of Cover Design exhibition opens in Edinburgh on 5 July 2008 after its display at The Fleming Collection, Mayfair, London.

This collection of essays will appeal to Social Historians, Victorian Studies scholars and those with a general interest in the history of psychiatry.

George Romero's classic zombie film was a low budget film which had a huge impact on the horror fraternity. Apart from the horror it had ideas new to the genre.

A high bid for a Newlyn tea caddy at auction suggests that investment in Newlyn Industrial Class copperware remains a significant area for collecting English antiques.

From the wild Arizona Territory of the 19th century to Tucson in the 1980s, these books take the reader into various parts of the Grand Canyon State.

First published in 1983 by Peter Underwood, former President of The Ghost Club Society, this book is a fascinating account of 'curious stories of spectral encounters.

While the post-race society theory is prevalent in Parks' play, she also employs clever historical irony. When coupled, the two ideas create a unique learning experience.

Historiography is an important concept to the academic study of history.

This History of Salt brings to life the influence of salt throughout history, from bloody salt wars through crippling salt taxes to the rise and fall of cultures.

True Crime is a collection of nonfiction tales showcasing the best American crime writing. It can serve as a primer for creative writers who wish learn about the genre.

Joe Lovano, Liz Wright, Dirty Dozen Brass Band play jazz at 2009 Albany Riverfront Jazz Festival an outdoor free jazz concert by the Hudson River in upstate New York.

The Ruhr area, once the heart of Germany's mining and steel industries, is now a vibrant cultural centre, selected as European Capital of Culture for 2010.

Knitting is wonderful all by itself, but knitting and hearing about knitting simultaneously is bliss. Try a knitting audio book today.

The comments in Jessica Mann's introduction to Margery Allingham's Traitor's Purse could be applied equally to Dick Francis' fine -- if flawed 1982 novel, Banker.

When Sarla decides to spend her summer holidays in Daroga, India with her grandparents, she doesn't expect to find lasting friendship or family secrets.

Homeland presents a woman's perspective in both the North and South in this complex and satisfying story of what the war really meant to the people who lived it.

Love and hope is challenged by social division and turmoil as the Industrial Revolution causes poverty and revolt amongst Nottingham's working classes.

A review of Call the Midwife, Jennifer Worth's account of life in the East End of London in the 1950s.

They may provide a chuckle, but how important are "political" cartoons, and the artists' freedom of expression on social subjects?

Just three weeks shy of Delia's 68th birthday, BBC confirmed that Delia Smith is set to celebrate her 40-year career with a new cookery show.

The same doctor, but a new assistant in a decidedly bi-polar series

Short biography of French writer Emile Zola - his life and works. He wrote novels that dealt with harsh realities in working-class life.

There are numerous jokes about family skeletons kept hidden in the closet. Here's how to find some of those ancestors many genealogists are hesitant to claim.

This is a cluster of diseases often diagnosed incorrectly as Alzheimer's Disease (AD). This describes signs and symptoms, and the progression of this type of Dementia.

Despite advances in diagnostic technology, the case history remains the most important tool for gathering information to determine the nature of an illness.

Newborn babies are typically placed for adoption by private agencies and licensees throughout Canada. Here is the basic process for private domestic adoptions.

With 22,000 children available for adoption in Canada, adopting domestically through government run programs is an option for many families. Here are the basic steps.