During the Middle Ages manuscript newsletters containing political and commercial information were circulated among the few people who could read. There were also occasional news books, or pamphlets, detailing an unusual event such as a battle. Between 1590 and 1610 about 450 news books were published in England alone. The first true newspapers were derived [...]
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Soaps & Detergents
In the medieval ages, soaps were prepared at home and used for cleaning laundry. During the 19th century a luxury product that came into common use was none other than Cake soap. when the natural ingredients for soap became scarce during World War II, the other synthetic relatives of soap, detergents were formed. Detergents unlike [...]
Astrology
Astrology is the study of heavenly bodies to learn the influence that they might have on human life. From the beginning of civilization, humans have wondered and looked with awe at the heavens, seeking to interpret the nature of the stars, sun, planets and moon. The ancient Mesopotamians, Greeks, and Egyptians studied the regular movements [...]