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Joan Russell
Food History and Culture



Why Do Witches Ride Brooms? -The History Behind the Legends
Witch Flying on a Broom Animation Source Giphy/ Meta Platforms Brooms have been associated with women's domestic roles as housekeepers and keepers of the home. Brooms have been associated with witches the image of witches flying through the air at night is common in artwork. Brooms can be symbol of women's rebellion against domestic servitude. Early History of Witches and Brooms Harry Potter A Boy Riding a Broom Photo Source: Free PNG Image The first person to confess to ri


Food and Politics: President Lincoln and Mary Todd Lincoln
President Lincoln Gif Source Giphy/Meta Platforms Food and politics are often part of being well know historical figures and political leaders. President Lincoln enjoyed simple meals that reminded him of his childhood in Virginia. He grew up poor and lived on a farm. Mary Todd Lincoln his wife grew up in a wealthy family with servants that prepared gourmet meals. She learned menu planning, entertaining, and collecting recipes. The food or menus prepared by Mary Todd Lincoln


Poems to Honor Veterans on Memorial Day
Memorial Day Gif/Giphy/Meta Platforms Many poems were written to honor veterans that served in the military. Below are a few to remind you to remember the veterans that served in the military. Many veterans that served in the military died, were seriously injured or had trouble with housing and finding jobs when returning. Below are poems that will make you think about the meaning of Memorial Day. These poems were written by veterans. Field of Poppies Photo Source: Pexe
Joan Russell
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Food History and Culture
Welcome visitors to Food History and Culture. Learn how food influences every aspect of our culture every day.
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