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Month: December 2017

December 15, 2017November 2, 2021 lucyroeber 18th century, Art, pornography

Voyeurism and Rowlandson

We live in an abundantly voyeuristic period, where we can find anything that arouses us online. Yet, the 18th century artist, Thomas Rowlandson, illustrates that voyeurism isn't a modern phenomenon. Perhaps it's human nature.

December 8, 2017December 8, 2017 lucyroeber 18th century, Antiquity, Christmas

The Season of Grottos

From late November, it's impossible to go anywhere in London without coming across a grotto. Some are for the whole family, some are made of cardboard and wrapping paper, some are Victorian-themed, but they all house a man in red with a long, white beard. Is he the 21st century oracle?

December 1, 2017June 30, 2022 lucyroeber 18th century, leisure, Victoria and Albert Museum

My Search for Snuff

It seems that the once popular and refined pastime of inhaling finally ground tobacco through the nostril is now an alternative, fringe activity. I found a couple of biker websites where the chat turned to where in London good snuff could be bought.

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