There’s a new 18th century-style coffee house at Penn
The university open a full-scale recreation of a colonial coffee house, a centerpiece of Penn’s first major exhibit of the ...
Here’s where you can celebrate Valentine’s Day in the Williamsburg area
Williamsburg Winery is planning several events for Valentine’s Day, starting with a Galentine’s Day Sip and Shop Artisan Market on Feb. 10 from 5-8 p.m. at Gabriel Archer Tavern. The evening will ...
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14 Fun Things To Do In Williamsburg, VA
Most people think about Williamsburg as a destination to learn more about Civil War History and the American Revolution, and ...
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Colonial Williamsburg Archaeologists Break Ground on New Excavation
(Images courtesy of The Colonial Williamsburg Foundation) WILLIAMSBURG — What was old is new again as Colonial Williamsburg archaeologists return to a site last excavated in the 1950s — the ...
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The elephant in the room — Germany's lost colonial trademark
However, years later, a group of anti-apartheid activists campaigned to change the meaning behind the elephant statue and reconcile Germany's colonial past.
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Former Colonial Williamsburg president credited with introducing actor-interpreters dies at 95
Charles R. “Chuck” Longsworth, former president and later chairman of the board of The Colonial Williamsburg Foundation, died Jan. 8 in Concord, Massachusetts, at age 95. Longsworth was an ...
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The British Raj through George Orwell’s eyes: How colonial India shaped the literary legend
And, it was, arguably, his tryst with the British Raj that catalysed his transformation from Eric Blair – the son of a colonial opium agent – to Orwell, the “democratic socialist” who critiqued ...
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UK stole $64.82 trillion from India during Colonial rule: 5 other shocking facts you probably don't know
A recent report by Oxfam International reveals a shocking truth. During colonial rule, the UK took around $64.82 trillion from India. Most of this wealth went to the richest 10% of people. The Oxfam ...
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Philadelphia Has Three of America’s Most Historic Restaurants
America’s past can be correlated with things like quaint colonial taverns, retro diners, and old steakhouses. City Tavern in Old City is one such restaurant. While its original building burned down, ...
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Dried plants 19th-century Australian colonial institution indicate secret, illicit snacking among residents
Analysis of dried plant remains from a 19th-century Australian colonial institution reveals the consumption of various foods not listed in official records, suggesting secretive snacking by residents.
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UK drained $64.82 trillion from India during colonial rule; billionaire wealth surged by $2 trillion in 2024: Key points of Oxfam report
Oxfam International’s report highlights how colonial wealth extraction, particularly from India, has laid the foundation for modern economic inequalities, including the dominance of unearned ...
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Rewriting the story of dementia
Join us on the evening of 20 January for an engaging online discussion exploring healthy ageing, the power of creativity and how to live well with dementia. We’ll be joined by the team alongside boom ...