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Early illustration of 17th-century London's coffeehouse culture
From the Public Domain Review: "In contrast to today's rather mundane spawn of coffeehouse chains, the London of the 17th and 18th century was home to an eclectic and thriving coffee drinking scene.
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Paper Cuttings Made By 17th-Century Schoolgirls Discovered Under The Floorboards Of A Former Boarding School In London
"The prints found underneath the Sutton House floorboards are hugely exciting, as they give us glimpses into the rich ...
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17th-century painting looted by Nazis to be returned by Tate Britain
A 17th-century painting looted by Nazis from the home of a Jewish Belgian art collector is being returned to his family by ...
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how did a person become rich in the 1600 and 1700s?
What was life like in 17th century London? Despite being a big city in the 1660s, London still remained just as popular today. While there was a lot of activity there, it wasn't very clean and people ...
He Fell in Love With a Venetian Palazzo. But Why Did It Seem So Familiar?
On the eve of leaving the city for good, an English art dealer found himself captivated by a 17th-century apartment.