This post gives a brief description of the 79 CE eruption of Mount Vesuvius on the Bay of Naples, which destroyed several nearby cities. It goes on to focus on a four-volume work, one of first comprehensive studies of the site, which includes illustrated plates of sculptures and other artwork. This work also led to increased scholarship of and tourism to the area into the present day.
This last post about the Tea and Coffee Trade Journal is all about tea! It includes a wonderful chart looking at both coffee and tea consumption from 1886-1925.
Coffee and chocolate are perfect pairing. The Tea and Coffee Trade Journal is trade publication worth exploring for anyone researching the trade of both products.
Are you researching the history of the coffee, tea, or cocoa industries? This post on the Tea and Coffee Trade Journal can provide a small taste of the articles, statistics, and advertisements that might just be what you need.
