Back in the early nineteenth century, with populations in cities swelling, feeding the poor cheaply in poorhouses and public hospitals became a growing concern.
In her fascinating book, Gulp, Mary Roach describes the efforts of a French chemist named Jean… Read More
The poet John Milton completed his epic poem, Paradise Lost, in 1665, but publication was delayed until 1667 due to the Plague of 1666 and the Great Fire of 1667. He sold the rights for five pounds.