Somecrazynerd

Hello, I have questions related to parties in the eighteen century. One is, would it be normal to have dinner or supper at a ball, or would they just snack and drink and go to a different house for a dinner party? I k ow people sometimes went to multiple different parties during the later part of this period and into the early 18th century, including some peculiar fads. But I was thinking a little earlier, more like 1730's and 1740's. Like a wedding would have a feast at that time so I wonder about balls. I guess you wouldn't want to dance if you are too full of rich food, but I also wouldn't want to dance long on an empty stomach.

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I'm wondering about the usage of pectoral crosses by bishops and cardinals in the Latin Church around the Renaissance in the 15th and 16th centuries. A lot of depictions of Renaissance era clergy in media have them wearing gold pectoral crosses similar to what would be worn today, but I'm struggling to find any images from the Late Medieval or Early modern of any such clergy wearing them. Wikipedia makes some claims towards the habit being established by at least the 15th century but seems notably lacking in citations for any of the history related lines. Can anyone shed any light on this history and how the practise evolved?

Hello all,

I was wondering in the 18th century if there was any system of public notice for deaths? Like would a coroner or other official notify those connected to the deceased? Or would they find out through other means? Obviously, I'm imagining close family, lovers and friends would generally hear about it from word of mouth sooner after death, but I'm wondering if you're a friend who lives in a different city and corresponds mainly through letters, would you be at all likely to receive notice from a coroner or other?