Medicine through the ages

Hello History Lovers!

   These past few days, I've been battling a cold. So why not post about medicine and how sickness was treated. Now in the world, medicine was completely different in countries. Some believed in natural while others believed in religion, status, gender, and humors. Asian and Middle Eastern countries used what the world provided. Herbs and practices such as Acupuncture and Moxibustion were used frequently. Apothecary Shops became the new place for all the illness needs. Across the sea, Europe was a different story. Sterilizing tools didn't happen until the late 17th century. have you ever heard of humors? Well, it was believed that the body consisted of 4 humors ; Blood, Yellow Bile, Black Bile, and Phlegm. These based whether the person was healthy or not. Bathing was another issue. It was believed that being clean made it easy for the evil spirits to go into your system. This occurred after the Plague. Before the Plague, Bath Houses existed and cleaning was more regular. Interesting Fact : it was believed that a woman's vagina was actually an inside out penis.

Well, I'm gonna go take some NyQuil and Tea!

Until Next Time!

J

Marco Polo

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Have any of you been watching Marco Polo on Netflix? It's another historical series based on the explorer, Marco Polo. So far I like it and yes I have been doing research to see if the majority of the show is historical accurate ;) Yes, Marco was Italian and I don't know if he was that good looking ;) He spent over 24 years in Asia and met Kublai Khan. He wasn't the first European to reach China, but first at having a detailed description of his visit, "The Travels of Marco Polo". I recommend to watch the show but, their is some nudity scenes. As they say on television, "Viewer Discretion is Advised".

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J

Christmas through the Ages

Hello History Lovers, Happy Christmas to all!! How was your Christmas?

  Christmas is celebrated throughout the world in different ways. Religiously, Christmas is/was celebrated as Christ being born. Traditional, Christmas is/was celebrated as Santa coming with presents. In America, it is a federal holiday since 1870. Celebrations with songs, colors of red & green surrounding homes. Even through history, celebrations would happen. The countries that were part of Christianity would have parties and feasts, mass included as well. In the Christmas time, Hanukkah and Kwanzaa are/were celebrated for other Religions such as Jewish and to honor African-American culture. Whatever you celebrate, enjoy this time with friends and family!

Happy Holidays
     J

Tudor Cuisine

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Yes we are talking about food once again but in different time periods and country. During the Tudor era, life was changing from Medieval to finding the New World, including food as well. One thing for sure, no such things as fridges and freezers existed. So food was mostly fresh. Another thing ; Peasants ate healthier than the Royals. Meats and anything in rich flavor, was expensive. Peasants would indulge themselves on vegetables and bread. Sometimes Ale at the pub as well. The "famous" Tudor Soup consisted of : cabbage, carrots, onions, turnips, leeks, and oats. Mixed and boil and then, you made yourself a Tudor Soup. Now for the people who had money, all sorts of animals were on the plate. Swan was popular for King Henry VIII, and rumor has it that he ate Swan on the day of Anne Boleyn's execution. Pastries with Meat, and other sweets were included to. Not to forget, lots of Ale.  Meals in the Wealthy Class could go on for hours and hours. Easily 11 courses done a meal. Maybe or most likely, its one of the many reasons Henry VIII became obsessed. Just a thought ;)

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            J

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My Favorite King

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Yes, My Favorite King is Henry VIII!!! Even though he married 6 times, got fat, and war. I just like him. He was the first "monarch" I ever knew/learned about. Plus he is well known. Have you watched the show tudors? the movie, Other Boleyn Girl? Watch them, even though they are not 100% accurate and Henry didn't age the best like the actors ;) My favorite palace of his is Hampton Court! I mean it still is standing today! I do wish his bedroom still existed but the Great Hall is amazing too!!!

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   J

Where have I been?

Hello all my History Lovers :)
Sorry I've been M.I.A but it has been crazy these past few weeks. As I've probably mentioned, Im still in school, so we had MID YEAR EXAMS! yay, right? besides that I went to a dance competition and placed 2nd, which I am really happy about. Now since finally it is Christmas break , I will be posting a lot more so be prepared !!!!

Until Next Time!
    J


P.S - Some Dance Photos from this past Competition ;)

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What's Next For HistoryGeekOnFleek?

Hello Everyone! Welcome to my Blog, again :). I'm starting up another segment but, more personal. Me. You know, whats happening my life and what I hope to happen in the future. Now being 17, I'm at the applying to Colleges Age! So far, I've applied to 7 Universities, most are based of Liberal Arts, so that is great for my dream of studying History. The goal is to get accepted first, and plan to take as much History like : European, World, Ancient World and Foreign Languages. Right now, I speak 2 languages: English and Spanish. I'm working on my French right now and Russian. I think learning/knowing multiple languages is amazing!! It opens up for more opportunities in life and of course traveling.  Besides that, life is going great even though a few bumps in the road but, its normal!

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Until Next Time!
J

Let's Talk About : Marie Antoinette

Hello History Lovers! Welcome back to the blog! By the title, yes we are in the French theme and yes I am eating cake at this moment and saying Oui Oui ;)

  The whole world knows something about Marie Antoinette, "Let Them Eat Cake!" and powered Wigs. Except there is no evidence that she actually said, Let them Eat Cake. Mostly likely it came from the comics written about her in those days. Born November 2, 1755 Vienna, Austria to Francis I, Holy Roman Emperor and Maria Theresa. Her life was like any other wealthy child, schooling and lessons of dance, piano. She wasn't really good in school. She couldn't properly write in German or any of the languages she learned. And the conversations she had were limited. To end Austria's hostility with France, Marie was engaged to Louis-Auguste de France, the Dauphin. The official wedding was May 16,1770. For 7 years, no sex they had. It was a question whether Louis had an "issue" or not. Around August 1777, the marriage was finally consummated. Decemeber 19, 1778 Marie Therese was born. During her labor, Marie Antoinette passed out due to so many people in the room. After this, Louis banned people except family and close friends to been in the presence of this. You could say this started the decline of their likeness. Marie gave birth  to 3 more children, 2 boys and a girl. Years of decline in their likeness finally came up to the French Revolution . The family tried to escape but were caught. Arrests were made and the execution of both Marie Antoinette and her husband Louis happened. Marie executed October 16, 1793 just only 37 years in Paris France. Her daughter Marie Therese was Queen of France, but was childless.

Until Next Time

J

Religion

 Religion is such private but, public topic. It's created many start lines for History in both a positive and negative way. But what is Religion so challenging in our life? Why does something that is meant for ourselves cause so much issue? Many reasons can be related to not understanding different Religions, the unknowing of it. Questions surrounding what happens when we die. Is there paradise or something on the other side? These past 20 years, so much has happened to the world, and a big cause was Religion. We are ALL different. We have different beliefs and that is how life is supposed to be but, it's not. How do you feel Religion?

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J

Historical Tv shows, Are they Accurate?

Hello History Lovers ! Welcome back to my Blog, where I talk about History and History. Have you heard/watched/drool over these TV Shows? : The Tudors, Reign, Borgias, The White Queen, Rome,DeadWood,Sons of Liberty. Well they all have one thing in common HISTORY! Technically though, it's not 100% accurate. For example in the CW's Reign, Mary does get pregnant but haves a miscarriage in season 2. Miscarriages were common during the late 16th century but were recorded down, especially if you were a royal. There is no documentation of a miscarriage happening in Mary's marriage with Francis, so it's most likely a no. The Tudors, was on point for timeline sequence but, all the drama between the characters like Duke of Buckingham and his "plot" and his execution was never recorded down as well. I will say Jonathan Rhys Meyers was an amazing Henry VIII. Costumes, backgrounds, details, are pretty much accurate due to research of what was the what in those times. So check them out and tell me what you think 

Until Next Time!

J