How currencies evolved over the centuries
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- Written by Cynthia Madison
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Money plays an important part in writing history for over 3000 years, even if at first it had nothing to do with the currencies, we use today for buying burgers and jeans. We can track the use of currencies back to the origins of humanity because since ancient times people decided that goods exchange is a better option than fighting for them.
Life Expectancy in the 1700s: Then vs. Now
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- Written by Frankie Wallace
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Many people believe that the best thing we humans can hope for is to die in our sleep, peacefully and surrounded by loved ones. Unfortunately, for far too many people in the 18th century, the dream of a long life followed by a peaceful death was a dream denied. But what was the life expectancy of the average person living in the 18th century, and what hazards cut those lives short?
What Was Life Like For Military Veterans During the 1700s?
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- Written by Frankie Wallace
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War has been an integral part of human history since time immemorial. While advanced weaponry and increased logistical capabilities have turned warfare into an elevated, less visible state, it still produces a huge number of veterans who face issues upon returning from war. Though the conversation around veterans and their struggles has become more common in the modern era, veterans in the 18th century had to deal with the same issues and often issues much worse than modern veterans.
Mills: The First Factories
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- Written by Rick Brainard
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Mills were an important part of life in the 18th century; in fact they were the first factories.
On This Day in History For The Month of January
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- Written by Rick Brainard
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Take a look at what happened on this day in history for the month of January.
Famous Birthdays in January
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- Written by Rick Brainard
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Here are the famous people who were born in January. Look down the list and see if the person born on the day of the month matches yours if you were born in January.