Tag: Stone Age
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Christian Jürgensen Thomsen (1788–1865) of the “Three‑Age System” — Stone, Bronze, and Iron
Born in Copenhagen in 1788, Christian Jürgensen Thomsen immersed himself in numismatics and antiquities at a young age. His interest in organizing ancient coins and artifacts led to his role in 1819 as the first curator at what would become Denmark’s National Museum. In this role, he recognized the need for systematic organization—not for aesthetic…
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Mustard: History of the yellow seed
Carol ShermanChicago, Illinois, United States The National Mustard Museum in Middleton, Wisconsin1 describes itself as having over 5,600 mustards. They originate from all fifty states of the United States and from more than seventy countries. This museum, casting itself as midcentury, exhibits old curios and vintage signage. The museum also provides a place to sit…