Niamh explained: "Scurvy is a disease caused by a Vitamin C deficiency and is associated with British sailors in the 18th Century who suffered from this disease as they didn't have access to fresh ...

Staples in an 18th century sailor’s diet included plenty of salt pork and sea biscuit. Daily grog rations were also a part of a sailor’s fare. The lemon in the grog prevented scurvy.

While a sailor’s work was demanding and the work environment was dangerous, sailors’ pay was comparatively good. An 18th century sailor could easily survive on the compensation he earned.

Niamh said: “Scurvy is a disease caused by a Vitamin C deficiency and is associated with British sailors in the 18th Century who suffered from this disease as they didn’t have access to fresh ...

News Cleveland Museum of Art acquires masterful portrayal of 18th-century English high life Updated: Oct. 20, 2023, 10:08 a.m. | Published: Oct. 19, 2023, 8:00 a.m.

Books The 18th-century English Craze for One-Eyed Portraits Lover’s Eyes features a richly illustrated cache of over 130 of these bejeweled, hand-painted treasures.

Last year, a dumpster diver in Hudson, New York, stumbled upon an extraordinary find: An 18th-century pen-and-ink sketch by English portraitist George Romney was hidden amid the rubbish.

Built as a large villa and hunting lodge for Henry Somerset, the Third Duke of Beaufort, home, which carries a Grade II historic designation, is believed to date from about 1734, according to its ...

Art History 18th-Century Drawing Rescued From a Dumpster Shatters Estimates at Auction The George Romney sketch may be connected to one of the artist's masterpieces at the Frick.