Napa County’s luxurious Meadowood Napa Valley resort is preparing for its rebirth following the devastation of the Glass Fire that caused an estimated $100 million worth of damage there. The southern part of the resort tucked into the hills east of St. Helena was largely undamaged by the fire. The…
Finger tab: Also known as an archer tab, a finger tab is a small synthetic or leather patch designed to protect an archer’s fingers from the bowstring. It is strapped or attached in some way to the archer’s hands. Bracer: A bracer is also called an arm guard and is…
During the Middle Ages, few peasant children attended school. But medieval education was not restricted to formal schooling. In a society where most people were peasants and where literacy was much more limited than today, training was primarily practical. Formal education was unusual in the Middle Ages, although by the…
The tudor corset–the first real corset– was invented to create the classic conical shape of the 16th century. Unlike the curvy shape created by Victorian corsets, Tudor corsets flatten and raise the bust while create a cylindrical shape. Now you can add this unique corset style to your collection! Sometimes…
This was also due to the fashion at the time, women wore heavy layers of skirts, and it was impossible to ride astride and maintain their modesty while doing so. Some say women started riding sidesaddle as early as 1382, and some say it was even earlier. In 1382, Princess…
The jewellery worn in medieval Europe reflected an intensely hierarchical and status-conscious society. Royalty and the nobility wore gold, silver and precious gems. Lower ranks of society wore base metals, such as copper or pewter. Colour (provided by precious gems and enamel) and protective power were highly valued. Men wore…
Mead was another one of the highly popular medieval drink and was also known as honey wine. It was made by mixing honey and water through fermentation with yeast. It was common to brew mead with spices, grain mash, or fruits. Many variants of mead have been found in medieval…
The Biggest Megalodons Likely Lived in Cold Waters | Smart News| Smithsonian Magazine. Where Did the Megalodon Live? The megalodon lived during the Miocene era and lived throughout the entire ocean. It is believed that one of the reasons that the megalodon may have become extinct is because the Central…
Other Party means (a) when used with respect to the Company, Parent and Merger Sub and (b) when used with respect to Parent or Merger Sub, the Company. Caption: MeganPlays receiving YouTube Golden Play Button. Source: Instagram MeganPlays began dating YouTuber Zach Letter in 2017. Then Zach proposed Megan in…
During the proceedings, Mellon divulged numerous details of his business career that had previously been unknown to the public. Mellon was diagnosed with cancer in November 1936. His health declined in 1937, and he died on August 26, 1937. President Franklin D. Roosevelt believed that Andrew Mellon and other wealthy…