Monday, 6 November 2023

Panties

 I wrote a history of panties. They have a long history.

Mighty Girl

 This is an interesting website for anyone interested in women's history https://www.amightygirl.com/blog 

Electric Razor

 On 6 November 1928, Jacob Schick patented the electric razor. Well done Jacob. Find out more in my history of washing

Basketball

 James Naismith the man who invented basketball was born on 6 November 1861. Learn more in my history of sports

Saxophone

 6 November is National Saxophone Day. Adolphe Sax the man who invented the saxophone was born on 6 November 1814. Read more in my history of musical instruments.

Sunday, 5 November 2023

Fruit Fool

 By the end of the 16th century, people in England were eating fruit fool. (Its name has nothing to do with idiots. It is derived from the French word fouler, meaning to mash.) Read more in my history of desserts.

Leisure in the Ancient World

 I wrote an article about games and pastimes in the Ancient World