The 18 th century was, perhaps, the true beginning of the literary era. Before then, most books were completely religious or political in nature. Starting around the time of the 18 th century, however ...

One lucky antiques enthusiast was in for the shock of a lifetime when they last went dumpster diving. Rifling through the trash in Hudson, New York last year, they chanced upon a discarded pen and ink ...

Visitors to the Great Bridge Battlefield and Historic Waterways Museum are often offered a realistic glimpse of the lives of 18th century sailors, pirates and privateers, courtesy of the Brethren of ...

Casey Samson first stepped into the 18th century before he could walk. Now, with his wife, Abbie, he makes it his life’s work to help others travel to the Revolutionary War era. The Samsons own and ...

Eliza Haywood was a bestselling 18th century author closely associated with the then-emerging genre of the novel. Little is known of her life beyond her writing. She is best known for her novella ...

Today, the benefits of a cold plunge are extolled by wellness influencers and the practice is indulged in by professional athletes and health enthusiasts alike. There’s nothing new or singular to the ...