In my last post, I discussed the possibility of spices as an addition to a time traveler's wealth. Since they are fairly shelf stable, they are a good option for a currency alternative. If refrigeration or existent technology were not issues, there are plenty of other foods that hold value in history. Some are somewhat … Continue reading More than Spices: Foods for Time Travel
Month: January 2019
Spices: A Time Traveler’s Treasure
Often today, we don't really think much of herbs and spices. We might have chives, mint, or basil in small pots on our windowsill or in the kitchen. There may be a cabinet or shelf that holds the spices in the house. If we run out, we buy more for relatively cheap. Even saffron, the … Continue reading Spices: A Time Traveler’s Treasure
Weird Food Favorites
Weird foods and food combinations often become the subject of social media posts in both laughter and debate. Certain food combinations are beloved by some and derided by others. Some have never been heard of outside of a particular area. These foods can be deeply defended as being okay and others are just somehow seem … Continue reading Weird Food Favorites
Gardens: Shows of Wealth and Power
When watching Monty Don's Italian Gardens, great gardens showcased in and around Rome reveal an era where many of the most powerful men at the time showed off their power through building grand gardens. Monty Don expresses the idea that the era was probably the only one in history where the better and bigger the … Continue reading Gardens: Shows of Wealth and Power
Beautiful and Useful
Utility: the usefulness/practicality of an item. How useful is it? That is very much we as a society focus on. It must be practical. Why would we want to have a frivolous item? In today's world we can't afford silly things. We have student loans that drag on us in most if not every aspect … Continue reading Beautiful and Useful
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