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Food History and Culture



What Did Detective Sherlock Holmes Like to Eat?
Modern Sherlock Holmes and Watson in TV series. Source: Uber Random In the detective novels of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, the detective Sherlock Holmes had a simple diet. He lived in the Victorian era when men did not cook for themselves or do housework. He was a bachelor that had a housekeeper and landlady that cooked, cleaned, and did the laundry. Her name was Mrs. Hudson. Often Holmes dined in local restaurants. when not eating at home. Sherlock Holmes Museum located in Lond


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 the folklore about 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 riding a broom was a man. The man w


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
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