The Natoka/Assiniboine became a major trade partner with European traders in the region. However, contact with the Europeans resulted in a devastating number of deaths caused by infectious diseases. The tribe was estimated at 10,000 people in 18thC to approx 2,600 people by 1890.

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Japanese decorated printed stationery, late 19thC

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Walking Sticks or Canes in the 1700 and 1800s: When swords fell out of fashion, walking sticks, sometimes referred to as canes, were substituted. At one point, gentlemen were wearing them ... https://t.co/CMezSiQ6E2

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Died 26Jun1830 known for many years as the Prince Regent. His charm and culture earned him the title, "the first gentleman of England" but his heavy drinking and indulgent lifestyle took a toll on his health by the late 1820s.

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Died 22June1791 Catharine Macaulay, English Whig who wrote, "The History of England from the Accession of James I to the Revolution" but as she was somewhat scandalous historians forgot about her. https://t.co/msiT1unrVn

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Remembering Jane Sharp, 17thC midwife & author of The Midwives Book, in English rather than Latin.
Female-centred, her book saved lives & was open about sex: "the clitoris being nervous & of pure feeling, when rubbed & stirred causeth lustful feelings"

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RT : My blog is about women drivers - or rather, the fashion for 18thC harlots to drive their own phaetons. See https://t.co/tpt67MMJP9

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Died 9Jun1864 Murderer Dr. Edmond Pommerais of the 1800s: He was a spendthrift and gambler who was not above doing whatever it took to become rich. His story begins with ... https://t.co/tNqKzyu5Pb

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RT : My blog concerns the first 'high flyers' - the most fashionable of phaetons - and the determination of courtesans to be seen, whip in hand, driving their own vehicles. https://t.co/tpt67MMJP9

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18thc drawing of a couple drawing the interior view of the East End of Netley Abbey.
Ruined interiors must count as ?
https://t.co/hxT435aecN

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2 June: feast St. Elmo (Erasmus), 4thC, note his entrails wrapped around a windlass (BM)

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わ~い!この日が来た✨オカルトラジオ様,3周年&4万人達成おめでとうございます!いつも作業のお供に聞いています。楽しい雑談と面白い考察大好きです(#^^#)生live配信も楽しみにしてます! 

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過去のオカラジ関連(=゚ω゚)ノ
ツインテニーハイしか描いてねぇ(笑)
オカメンの皆様いよいよ明日ですね。

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I love reading about projects of cataloguing natural world of 'The Orient'. One of my favourites is a mid-17thC text 'Hortus Malabaricus' compiled by van Rheede- a detailed study of plants in Malabar incl. these fascinating sketches!
Source: Wellcome

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いつもと違って20時からですねφ(. . )メモ https://t.co/tzE2ePvfUw

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Female Prisoners at Newgate and Elizabeth Fry - There were many female prisoners at Newgate during the 1700 and 1800s. Part of the reason why is that the living standards for rural women ... https://t.co/gEB3j9TzLE

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