Period Movies. Sky 1's new series Jamestown sees women face danger and dodgy finances in 17th century America

More Information Here: http://www.mirror.co.uk/tv/tv-news/sky-1s-new-series-jamestown-10293372;

“Sprang interlinked:” The Construction of Eighteenth-Century British Army Sashes.

(I am now using Firefox to upload images to this blog. Chrome not allowing me to use images!).

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‘Black Sam’ Bellamy, who died 300 years ago today. Georgian Gentleman Blog.

‘Black Sam’ Bellamy.

More here: http://mikerendell.com/who-wants-to-be-a-billionaire-lets-hear-it-for-black-sam-bellamy-who-died-300-years-ago-today/

Pattens in the 18th Century – a sensible way of keeping dresses off the filthy streets.

Pattens from circa 1720, shown courtesy of the V&A

More Here At: Georgian Gentleman http://mikerendell.com/pattens-in-the-18th-century-a-sensible-way-of-keeping-dresses-off-the-filthy-streets/

Video 6: We're off to VCAT! Firearms Laws Victoria.

Potted Beef In The 18th Century

"Once Upon a Time": The Revolutionary War Charleville Muskets

"Once Upon a Time": The Revolutionary War Charleville Muskets: In 1717, the French infantry standardized their first flintlock musket to be issued to all troops. While it is more correctly called a ...

History Below The Rapids.

http://collections.mnhs.org/mnhistorymagazine/articles/38/v38i01p024-034.pdf

An original 18th century sundial compass.

A small sundial by Michael Butterfield of Paris brought a big price at a Massachusetts auction recently. The unusual octagonal silver antique sold for $3,198. Cowles Syndicate photo.

More Here: http://www.farmforum.net/2017/04/13/18th-century-sundials-small-enough-to-carry-around/

Chocolate Preparation & Serving Vessels in Early North America.

An 18th century chocolate house in London England.

https://americanhistory.si.edu/sites/default/files/Lange_Chocolate%20Preparation.pdf

Lloyd's Coffee House (1960)

Construction workers unearth 18th century ship in Alexandria, MAC Lab helps excavate

Merchant Ship.

I wonder how many more 18th century items there are waiting to be found out there?

More Here: http://www.abc2news.com/news/education/construction-workers-unearth-18th-century-ship-in-alexandria-mac-lab-helps-excavate-033117