Art History

Food Prices in the Mid-Seventies: A Look Back at the Cost of Groceries

The Economic Landscape of the Era The nineteen-seventies, a decade often remembered for its vibrant fashion, disco music, and a […]

The Scramble for Sustenance in the Initial Hours Food Supply Challenges The acrid smell of smoke, a blanket of ash

Introduction The ruins of Pompeii, frozen in time by the catastrophic eruption of Mount Vesuvius, offer an unparalleled window into

Seeds of a Crisis: Laying the Groundwork The biting wind of economic uncertainty whipped across the globe, carrying with it

The Economic Landscape of the Mid-Seventies Imagine a world where a gallon of milk could be purchased for under a

A Daily Diet: What Pompeiians Ate The dietary habits of Pompeiians were diverse and largely dependent on their social and

Introduction The Essence of the Era Imagine a world where a simple trip to the grocery store wasn’t a symphony

A Turbulent Economic Climate The economic climate of 1975 was characterized by a confluence of challenging factors that significantly influenced

Defining and Understanding Food Riots The rumble of discontent, the clatter of overturned carts, the shouts of the hungry –

The Economic Backdrop of Nineteen Seventy-Five The aroma of freshly baked bread, the sizzle of a burger on the grill,