As in just about any other period of history, clothing in the Middle Ages was worn for necessity, comfort, and display. The dress of Europeans during the years from the collapse of the western part of the Roman Empire in the 5th century CE to about 1340 was slow to change and was largely standardised… Continue reading episode #97 European fashion of Middle Ages
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episode #96 fashion of the Middle East and Byzantine
The style of costume worn throughout the Middle East has been remarkably constant for centuries. This is partly because it has evolved according to the dictate of the climate, serving as a protection against heat, dust, and sunshine. A number of the traditional garments were originally derived from ancient cultures in the region, particularly from Persia… Continue reading episode #96 fashion of the Middle East and Byzantine
SoundCloud upload
Wandering Dude Episodes #68 food timeline I, #69 food timeline II, and #72 Food Timeline III have been uploaded on SoundCloud. Veronika has been distracted by many changes, duties and necessities, and so she was left with a little of time and energy to take care of any side projects. Anyway, sun has come out,… Continue reading SoundCloud upload
episode #95 nonclassical Europe and pre-Columbian Americas fashion
Ancient nonclassical Europe Animal furs and hides made up the chief garments during the European Stone Age. They would be held to the body by a thong belt and by pins at the shoulder. The advent of the Bronze Age varies in time and expression from one part of Europe to another. The art of… Continue reading episode #95 nonclassical Europe and pre-Columbian Americas fashion
episode #94 Roman era clothing
Maloja, Switzerland The civilisation of ancient Rome spanned more than a thousand years. In many aspects, ancient Rome was a modern state with city planning, sewage, hot baths, heated floors, elaborate customs, traditions, and a rich culture. The history of Roman dress is paralleled by that of Roman arts and architecture. They inherited many ideas… Continue reading episode #94 Roman era clothing
episode #93 fashion weeks
Boris Hanecka: Porcelain Doll, CFC, 2016 Fashion week initiates the two major seasons, in January and February, designers showcase their fall and winter collections while in September and October they present their Spring & Summer collections for the fashion press, retail buyers, and others with influence in the fashion world. Although there are many fashion… Continue reading episode #93 fashion weeks
episode #92 month of romance
Different nations celebrate the holiday in different ways. For instance, in Japan and South Korea, it’s a tradition for women to give gifts to men they like. In Slovenia, the day is a celebration of St. Valentine, one of the patron saints of spring. That makes it a prime day for working in the fields.… Continue reading episode #92 month of romance
episode #91 a year of tiger
Marine Lake, West Kirby WWF, Sunda Tiger Modern societies typically measure years and months by the sun: earth’s complete rotation around the sun is one year. However, many ancient societies first began to measure time by the phases of the moon! This is the origin of the lunar calendar. The Chines new year or Spring… Continue reading episode #91 a year of tiger
episode #90 caffeine, part two: tea
According to a legend tea was discovered in China in 2373 BCE, by Emperor Shen Nong, the father of agriculture and medicine. People in India will however swear that tea originated in India and was taken to China by Indian Buddhist saint Bodhi dharma (who is accredited to be the founder of Zen Buddhism) when he… Continue reading episode #90 caffeine, part two: tea
episode #89 caffeine part one: coffee
Marine Lake, West Kirby Coffee is cited as the “most widely used psychoactive substance in the world” with it’s effects akin to cocaine. Chemically, caffeine is an alkaloid, falling in the same category as cocaine, nicotine, codeine & morphine. It is safe to say that, however we look at it, caffeine affects the brain. Caffeine… Continue reading episode #89 caffeine part one: coffee