The first shopping mall was built in Paris, France in 1790. Continue reading
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Marco Polo
Marco Polo, a Venetian merchant, explorer, and writer. His travels were recorded in Livres des merveilles du monde (Book of the Marvels of the World, aka The Travels of Marco Polo, c. 1300). Continue reading
Frozen Desserts Enjoyed by Ancient Romans
Ancient Romans first enjoyed frozen desserts after mixing fruit juice with mountain snow provided by runners. Continue reading
Rural Agriculture First taught at Oxford University
Before 1790, agriculture was a family run business. Continue reading