Posts tagged with the keyword: ‘anthropology’

History Bits

History Bits

This humorous (and inaccurate?) view of history comes courtesy of The Gray Monk: Weird History Next time you’re washing your hands and the water temperature isn’t just how you like it, think about how things used to be. Here are some facts about the 1500s. Most people got married in June because they took their [...]

May 5, 2009 | Posted in England,Home Style,Pre 1800's | Read More »

Cinderella

Cinderella

Photo: Len Lagrua; film still courtesy of the Everett Collection They tend to go out on the town in pairs, I’ve noticed: the conventionally pretty one, all dolled up and shining, and her average-looking friend, who’s barely had time to do her hair. The pretty one, I have a hunch, is generally the instigator. With [...]

March 12, 2009 | Posted in Femme Fatale,Health,Pop Culture,Stories | Read More »