These cabarets were different. Rather than the can-can and variety shows of most establishments, the creator, Antonin Alexander, pioneered the themed restaurants that are now so commonplace. But before Rainforest Cafe and Medieval Times, there was Cabaret de l’Enfer.
Swimming Inventions of the 19th Century
Peoples around the world have taken pleasure in swimming throughout history and prehistory. Generally, they would swim in the nude or undergarments, like the Japanese fundoshi or a garment similar to boxer shorts in England. But Western concepts of modesty especially in the nineteenth century meant specialized garments for swimming but also specialized machines and jobs!
History in the News: Benin Bronzes
Looted art and artifacts sit in museums across the Western world, but some of these items are slowly making their way home. Some institutions are working proactively to return stolen artifacts while others are refusing any attempts for cultures to regain their cultural materials. The Benin Bronzes are a great way to highlight the complicated politics of repatriation. Let’s see … Read More