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Material Traditions
Material traditions and arts preserve cultural knowledge and are passed down through many generations. Examples include architecture, textiles, folk art, food, and other handmade goods.
SEE ALSO Magazines • Associations on the NetResources in this category:
- Dining Through the Decades
http://www.leitesculinaria.com/writings/features/dining1.htm... - An entertaining overview on popular trends in American cuisine from the 1900s through the 1990s. Includes recipes from each decade.
- Food History News
http://www.foodhistorynews.com/ - This site contains directories of historic food museums, classes, literature, and regional interest groups. It provides a limited number of historic recipies.
- The Origins and Ancient History of Wine
http://www.museum.upenn.edu/new/exhibits/online_exhibits/win... - The history of wine and its effects on the cultures that used it.
- Worlds Intertwined: Greeks, Romans, and Etruscans
http://www.penn.museum/long-term-exhibits/264-worlds-intertw... - Virtual gallery from the University of Pennsylvania Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology. Covers many aspects of ancient Roman life, including religion, trade and industry, domestic life, and death and burial.
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