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Posted by: Patrick Hastings
Many of the images and traditions currently associated with Santa Claus can be traced back to books, broadsides, and cards printed in the early 1800s.
Posted in: 19th Century, American History, Children's Literature, Dutch History, Education, Illustrated Book, Literature, Poetry, Seasonal
Posted by: Ashley Rose Young
During the pandemic, I dabbled in birding, and ever since, I’ve noticed more and more references to birds across cultural media—from literature to music. With the holiday season fully in swing, I’ve heard “The Twelve Days of Christmas” echoing through stores bedecked with evergreen garlands and festooned with sparkling ornaments. Until this year, though, I …
Posted in: 19th Century, American History, History of Science, Seasonal, Zoology
Posted by: Patrick Hastings
Thomas Jefferson used Euclidean Geometry and Newtonian Calculus to design a plow for maximum efficiency. Rather than seeking a patent, he published his innovative “mouldboard of least resistance” for all farmers to use freely.
Posted in: 18th Century, American History, Thomas Jefferson