How to Heat Your House with a Wood-burning Stove
During the 1970s, and into the 80s, the United States went through what is known today as the Gas Crisis or the …
The Fascinating Origins of Polka Dots
Today, polka dots are considered a cheerful pattern, often featured on children’s toys and cheeky, vintage-style clothing. Perhaps we take …
The Great American Flask
Hip flasks are back in style. While hip flasks became a fashion trend back in the 18th century, their popularity …
A Glamper’s Dream: The Dream House Bell Tent
The idea of “glamping” is probably not something our ancestors had in mind when they started using bell tents. In …
Otter Wax
Back in the mid-19th Century, sailors discovered that applying wax to their sailcloth would make them go faster. When it …
From Battlefields to Glamping: The History of Canvas Bell Tents
The canvas bell tent glamping trend has taken over campgrounds overnight. But did you know canvas bell tents have been …
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19th Century Recipes for a Hearty Breakfast
When we were young, Mom and Dad used to send my brothers and I to Grandma’s house for a few …
Hotel Advertising: A History of Guest Welcome Amenities
There was once a time when hotels lacked television or booking websites to advertise. Instead, providing well-designed guest welcome amenities …
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