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London music
fromwww.newsshopper.co.uk
3 weeks ago

The lost Woolwich pub named after a gun that is now a chicken shop

The Woolwich Infant, a historic pub, served locals for generations and became a gay-friendly venue before closing and fading into memory.
fromMedievalists.net
1 month ago

When the Groom Paid the Dowry: New Study Rethinks Marriage in Medieval Catalonia - Medievalists.net

Grooms in late medieval Vic sometimes provided dowries to brides, reversing traditional marriage customs.
fromAol
1 month ago

15 Photos of Working-Class Jobs From the '50s and '60s

The article portrays the harsh yet vital work environment before modern conveniences, focusing on the grit of workers in the 1950s and '60s.
SF LGBT
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Gary Clarke Company: Detention review horror and humour in stand against Section 28

Gary Clarke's Detention is a striking dance theatre piece exploring the impacts of Section 28 and celebrates community solidarity among LGBTQ+ individuals.
fromMedievalists.net
2 months ago

Daily Life in the Medieval Home - Medievalists.net

These homes were busy, lived-in spaces filled with work, family, and social life, emphasizing their role as centers of economic and emotional experience during the Middle Ages.
History
fromMedievalists.net
2 months ago

Mothers Who Weren't: Wet Nurses in the Medieval Mediterranean - Medievalists.net

Medieval societies closely regulated wet nursing practices, reflecting the intricate roles of mothers and caregivers in child-rearing.
fromwww.nytimes.com
3 months ago

New York City's Creative Churn: The View From the Dance Floor

Urban Stomp exhibition invites visitors to experience 200 years of New York social dance through interactive video and expert-led lessons.
fromMedievalists.net
3 months ago

Medieval Hospitals with Sarah Loose Guerrero - Medievalists.net

Hospitals were a critical institution in the medieval world, providing essential support to the sick, poor, and needy in their communities.
History
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