July 27, 2024
Tag: Tea and the Taj Mahal
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Tea and the Taj Mahal
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Tea drinkers around the world speak in their own special code. They say things like, “Put the kettle on” or “Don’t bruise the tea.” History has no ability to decode these social conventions, but if you care to have a cup, the kettle is always on at Ellie’s house.
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April 2, 2020 5 Comments
You may have heard about the War of the Roses, but when people are asked if they know about the 1637 Tulip Mania, they stare in bewilderment. To say the least, the Tulip Mania was one of the most bizarre economic events in all of western civilization. Cynthia Wood explains the basics.