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RT : The discovery of the anatomy and habits of became fashionable these animals at the beginning of the and sparked fiery philosophical and theological controversies. collection

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2020-11-18

The discovery of the anatomy and habits of became fashionable these animals at the beginning of the and sparked fiery philosophical and theological controversies. collection

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2020-11-15

Fine Arts Paris Online (25-29 Nov 2020) features 500+ pieces from 50 top galleries. Exhibits include this of a woman in vestal (c1764) by presented by https://t.co/vdFgliEHyu

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2020-11-12

Monday:
ECF on |
"Transformations of Gender and Race in Maria Riddell's Transatlantic Biopolitics," by Melissa Bailes
https://t.co/wAqjQDzNko

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2020-10-26

20Oct1816 A lioness attacks the Exeter Mail. Read this fascinating story. https://t.co/eCO9P85j8c

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2020-10-20

Cashmere Shawls in the 1700 and 1800s - Cashmere shawls were first introduced in Europe around the late 1700s. Joan Hart, a textile expert of today, ... https://t.co/fcZ1hJFZ8t

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2020-10-18

The spectral bat (Vampyrum spectrum) is the largest chiropter in the New World. This drawing is from the Royal Botanical Expedition to New Spain (1787-1803), one of the most ambitious scientific expeditions in

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2020-10-05

Fouquier-Tinville: Purveyor to the Guillotine - Fouquier-Tinville was born Antoine Quentin Fouquier de Tinville and became a French public prosecutor who, because of his zeal during ... https://t.co/mKML1XMWGQ

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2020-09-25

Fouquier-Tinville: Purveyor to the Guillotine - Fouquier-Tinville was born Antoine Quentin Fouquier de Tinville and became a French public prosecutor who, because of his zeal during ... https://t.co/JJM3CZBA9T

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2020-09-24

Fouquier-Tinville: Purveyor to the Guillotine - Fouquier-Tinville was born Antoine Quentin Fouquier de Tinville and became a French public prosecutor who, because of his zeal during ... https://t.co/36o6UOTQbp

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2020-09-22

Fouquier-Tinville: Purveyor to the Guillotine - Fouquier-Tinville was born Antoine Quentin Fouquier de Tinville and became a French public prosecutor who, because of his zeal during ... https://t.co/JJM3CZBA9T

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2020-09-21

Sharpers, Shopkeepers, and the Georgian Era - A sharper was defined by Francis Grose in his eighteenth century dictionary as, “A cheat, one that lives by his wits.” ... https://t.co/WFJ4p44gKn

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2020-09-17

Orthoptera metamorphosis, illuminated intaglio by Johannes Augustin Rösel von Rosenhof (1705-1759). He was an important figure in modern entomology. collection

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2020-09-10

Born 1Sep1789 Marguerite Power, Countess of forced to marry Cpt. Maurice St. Leger Farmer, a drunk who died when he fell out a window. Four months later, she married ... More: https://t.co/HgNkJfKb29

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2020-09-01

27Aug1788 Jacques Necker named as French Minister of Finance. He was viewed as the savior of France by many as the country stood on brink of ruin, but his actions could not and did not stop the French Revolution.

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2020-08-27

ECF front covers for
Retro design and full color: see pics.
Read ECF journal on Project MUSE --
https://t.co/bzNRfH3rMn

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2020-08-25

ONLINE EXHIBIT: The of Empire in the Long
How did Europeans get pineapple 🍍for centerpieces at important dinner parties?
A 1770 manual gives shipping tips for plants (https://t.co/Q8tWlgr019). Hothouses were popular for growing (https://t.co/VqBA6W8E5E). 2/4

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2020-08-25

In a not very effective effort to avoid prying eyes the duchess of Beaufort (born 1711) & her lover Lord Talbot arranged assignations in the equivalent of a country lay-by.
Unsurprisingly the coachmen were watching & later gave evidence against.

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2020-08-14