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Love; A Curious History
'Edward Brooke-Hitching's delightful book is a collection of curiosities.From a 19th-century lonely hearts ad to a nuptial blessing of the bride’s buttocks, an entertaining history of love over the millennia that proves when it comes to the heart, little has changed.' Daily Mail - - - - - - From the author of the critically acclaimed The Phantom Atlas and The Madman’s Library (Sunday Times Literature Book of the Year) comes a magnificent new illustrated work.From prehistoric carvings and ancient Egyptian statues, to medieval spell books and Victorian code-writing, this unique collection gathers a wealth of curious objects and surprising stories to trace the story of love through the ages. Discover the royal marriage that crossed the boundary of death in 14th-century Portugal, the judicial duels between husbands and wives in Early Modern Europe, the love spells found in medieval manuscripts, and the romantic codes hidden in some of art’s greatest masterpieces.Meet the feared ancient Greek army regiment comprised entirely of male couples; the French pirate queen avenging her murdered husband; the first woman to sail around the world; and the quack sexologist who conned 18th-century London with his musical mechanical bed.Here are ancient gods, mythical monsters, the Elizabethan portraits of smiling men on fire and the erotic paintings hidden beneath the ash of Pompeii, as well as Nigerian wedding chains, Welsh love spoons, cryptic postcards and the centuries-old cartographic tradition of mapping the heart. A curiosity cabinet of romantic treasure, Love: A Curious History in 50 Objects draws on a wide range of sources to form a collection perfect for fans of beautiful illustrated works and curious history, while also forming the ideal romantic gift. ‘In his new book, Edward Brooke-Hitching sets out to explore this mysterious emotion.Throughout this lusciously produced volume, he dissects a range of weird and wonderful objects that illustrate the diverse ways by which humans have expressed their loves and lusts.’BBC History Magazine 'A glorious cornucopia of a book, celebrating love from the hilarious to the divine - as always, Brooke-Hitching's encyclopaedic knowledge shines through.' Fern Riddell, author Sex: Lessons From History
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The Curious History of Vegetables
Couch potatoes are idlers, cabbageheads are dunces, swede-bashers are stupid and you may as well give up life if you become a vegetable. A vegetable existence may imply dull monotony, but the humble vegetable has sparked protests, threatened to topple a British government and almost triggered a revolution.From the Scottish Presbyterian campaign against the ‘sinful potato’ to the class act that turned the carrot into a propaganda tool, from garlic inscriptions on Egyptian pyramids to Neolithic broad beans and medieval cabbage, and from the Dig for Victory campaign to competitive vegetable growing, The Curious History of Vegetables highlights just how vital our produce really is.
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The Curious Culture of Economic Theory
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Curious History of Weights & Measures, The
How long is an ell? What is the largest size of champagne bottle? How do you measure the heat of a chilli pepper? Why is the depth of water measured in fathoms? And what is a cubit? The Curious History of Weights & Measures tells the story of how we have come to quantify the world around us.Looking at everything from carats, pecks and pennyweights to firkins and baker’s dozens through to modern science-based standards such as kilograms and kilometres, this book considers both what sparked the creation of myriad measures and why there were so many efforts to usher in standardisation. Full of handy conversion charts and beautiful illustrations The Curious History of Weights & Measures is a treasure trove of fun facts and intriguing stories about the calculations we use every day.
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What are some curious events in ancient times?
Some curious events in ancient times include the construction of the Great Pyramid of Giza in Egypt, the mysterious disappearance of the Mayan civilization, and the creation of the Terracotta Army in China. Additionally, the eruption of Mount Vesuvius in 79 AD, which buried the Roman city of Pompeii, is another intriguing event from ancient times. These events continue to capture the imagination of historians and archaeologists, sparking ongoing research and speculation.
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Aren't budgerigars curious?
Yes, budgerigars are known to be curious birds. They are naturally inquisitive and enjoy exploring their surroundings. Budgerigars are often seen investigating new toys, objects, or even their owners. Their curious nature can make them entertaining pets to observe and interact with.
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Is he curious now?
It is unclear whether he is curious now without more context or information. Curiosity can be influenced by various factors such as the situation, environment, or topic being discussed. It would be helpful to observe his behavior or ask him directly to determine if he is currently feeling curious.
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'Are you curious people?'
As an AI, I don't have personal emotions or characteristics, so I don't experience curiosity. However, I am programmed to provide information and assist with inquiries, which may give the impression of curiosity. My purpose is to help users find the information they need and answer their questions to the best of my ability.
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Rumbles : A Curious History of the Gut
A Guardian Book of the YearA Financial Times Most Anticipated Book'A charming, fascinating foray into corners of history ... the perfect book for our golden age of indigestion' Washington Post'A brilliant new cultural history of the gut' Daily Mail'A fascinating, erudite and entertaining journey through the gut-brain connection' TIFFANY WATT SMITH, author of The Book of Human Emotions'A thrilling and surprising journey into the science and culture of an organ that refuses to be civilised' PAUL CRADDOCK, author of Spare PartsHave you ever had a gut feeling?Found something hard to stomach? Have you gone belly up under pressure? Did you pull yourself together and show some guts? The growls and gurgles of our digestive system are a constant reminder of the physical work it does to keep our bodies running.But throughout history, humans have puzzled over how this rowdy organ might influence us in other ways, from our emotional states and mental well-being to the decisions we make and even our sense of self.Through Ancient Greece and Victorian England, eighteenth-century France and contemporary America, cultural historian Elsa Richardson leads us on a lively tour of all the ways we've tried to make sense of this endlessly fascinating (and sometimes embarrassing) body part.From etiquette guides and diet advice to medieval alchemy and microbiology, she reveals that the gut-brain connection may be a modern obsession, but the question of whether we are ruled by our stomachs is as old as humanity itself.
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Curious Species : How Animals Made Natural History
A compelling and innovative exploration of how animals shaped the field of natural history and its ecological afterlives Can corals build worlds?Do rattlesnakes enchant? What is a raccoon, and what might it know? Animals and the questions they raised thwarted human efforts to master nature during the so-called Enlightenment—a historical moment when rigid classification pervaded the study of natural history, people traded in people, and imperial avarice wrapped its tentacles around the globe.Whitney Barlow Robles makes animals the unruly protagonists of eighteenth-century science through journeys to four spaces and ecological zones: the ocean, the underground, the curiosity cabinet, and the field.Her forays reveal a forgotten lineage of empirical inquiry, one that forced researchers to embrace uncertainty.This tumultuous era in the history of human-animal encounters still haunts modern biologists and ecologists as they struggle to fathom animals today. In an eclectic fusion of history and nature writing, Robles alternates between careful historical investigations and probing personal narratives.These excavations of the past and present of distinct nonhuman creatures reveal the animal foundations of human knowledge and show why tackling our current environmental crisis first requires looking back in time.
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Dickensland : The Curious History of Dickens's London
“Jackson has crafted a droll, enigmatic ride through the 150-year-old phenomenon of Dickens tourism and its relationship with imagination.”—James Riding, Times (UK) “Meticulously researched and engaging . . . A delight for urban historians and fans of Dickens’s evocative fiction.”—PD Smith, The GuardianThe intriguing history of Dickens’s London, showing how tourists have reimagined and reinvented the Dickensian metropolis for more than 150 years Tourists have sought out the landmarks, streets, and alleys of Charles Dickens’s London ever since the death of the world-renowned author.Late Victorians and Edwardians were obsessed with tracking down the locations—dubbed “Dickensland”—that famously featured in his novels.But his fans were faced with a city that was undergoing rapid redevelopment, where literary shrines were far from sacred.Over the following century, sites connected with Dickens were demolished, relocated, and reimagined. Lee Jackson traces the fascinating history of Dickensian tourism, exploring both real Victorian London and a fictional city shaped by fandom, tourism, and heritage entrepreneurs.Beginning with the late nineteenth century, Jackson investigates key sites of literary pilgrimage and their relationship with Dickens and his work, revealing hidden, reinvented, and even faked locations.From vanishing coaching inns to submerged riverside stairs, hidden burial grounds to apocryphal shops, Dickensland charts the curious history of an imaginary world.
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Nelson's Spyglass : 101 Curious Objects from British History
Each of these 101 strange and curious objects from British history has an extraordinary story to tell.Many royal possessions are inside, including the shirt of that Charles I was wearing when he was executed and Queen Victoria's dancing shoes, along with curiosities such as Darwin's walking stick, the last letter that Dickens ever wrote, the handwritten report (by the captain of the Carpathia) on the rescue of the Titanic's survivors and Emily Wilding Davidson's return ticket to Epsom.Each offers a fascinating snapshot of Britain's amazing history.
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What are curious cases?
Curious cases are unusual or puzzling situations that spark interest or intrigue. These cases often involve unique or unexpected circumstances that challenge conventional understanding or reasoning. They may also involve mysterious or unexplained phenomena that capture people's curiosity and prompt them to seek answers or explanations. Curious cases can encompass a wide range of topics, from scientific anomalies to historical enigmas, and they often inspire further investigation and exploration.
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Are you curious about death?
As an AI, I don't have personal feelings or curiosity. However, I understand that death is a natural part of life and can evoke curiosity and contemplation in many people. It is a complex and profound topic that has been explored by various cultures, religions, and philosophies throughout history. It is natural for humans to be curious about death and to seek understanding and meaning in relation to it.
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What is your curious question?
What is the potential impact of artificial intelligence on the future of work and employment?
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What is this curious file?
This curious file is a text file containing a series of encoded messages. The messages appear to be written in a cipher or code, as they are not immediately understandable. The file may be part of a puzzle or a game, and it seems to require decoding in order to reveal its true content. It is possible that the file is part of a cryptography challenge or a scavenger hunt, and solving it may lead to further clues or rewards.
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