Amphorae

Trivia returns, and this time we marry history with entertainment. What bloody event, following the wedding of Marguerite de Valois and Henri Roi de Navarre, is depicted in both "La Reine Margot" and "Princesse Montpensier"? Bon chance!

Well, this is exciting news, because while bra and panty-like garments have been theorized, discussed, dismissed, debated-anew, and generally considered a modern invention there has never been any evidence to prove their existence as far back as the 15th century. This find changes everything, indeed. Read more.

I think the title just about says it all. 10-deranged-costume-designs-from-the-1600s-that-put-lady-gaga-to-shame . Enjoy!

Well, I either had you stumped or, more likely, I just didn't give you enough time to answer last week's trivia question:- Samuel Pepys is famous as a 17th-century diarist, in particular for writing about what two major misfortunes in British history? The answers were The Great Fire of London, and what is commonly called The Great Plague Outbreak. Though the diary was only kept from 1660-1669 it provides a fascinating and detailed account of life during those difficult times, and was only published in the 19th century. It makes one wonder what other valuable writing have yet to be discovered. This week I ask:- This first aniline dye color was named in 1856 and is more esoterically known as "mallow".

“Live a good life. If there are gods and they are just, then they will not care how devout you have been, but will welcome you based on the virtues you have lived by. If there are gods, but unjust, then you should not want to worship them. If there are no gods, then you will be gone, but will have lived a noble life that will live on in the memories of your loved ones.” - Marcus Aurelius

For any of you who may find this interesting, an internship opportunity was brought to my attention recently:- Volunteer Intern Museum Textile Services, Andover, MA Museum Textile Services, a private textile conservation studio located in Andover, Massachusetts, is seeking applicants for two types of volunteer internships. Up to three Conservation Internships are available for beginner to intermediate applicants. They provide a sound introduction to art conservation philosophy, literature, and treatments and require excellent eyesight, sewing skills, and museum sensibilities. Current conservation projects include European tapestry, Asian art, and 19th-century costume. One collections management internship is also available for a volunteer seeking hands-on cataloguing and rehousing experience. This intern would be working primarily with the MTS study collection but would also assume collections management responsibilities for our active projects with opportunities for off-...