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Who first invented the Gingerbread man?
The gingerbread man dates back all the way to the 15th Century. Queen Elizabeth I was the first to be reported having the gingerbread man (cookies) present when she was with important guests.
How did monasteries look after their guests?
Guests would usually be fed and offered a place to sleep. Monasteries, however, often doubled as inns, in which the patrons would pay to sleep there. I'm certain there was a fair share of charity, but a good deal of monasteries were like our modern-day motels. There was no particular model for how guests at these monasteries were treated. That probably depended a lot on the region and the particular order of monks.
Did the Tudors have mazes?
Yes. Infact, you can still see one of Henry VIII's mazes at Hampton court palace. He used to put his guests in there to be entertained
What did Victorian families used to eat?
Generally, servants occupy the less visible and less desirable areas of a house, such as the basement, the back rooms and rooms on the upper floors. Victorian servants probably ate near the kitchen, out of sight of the owners and their families and guests.
Why is water so important in China?
Here are some There is an old Chinese saying that when noble guests visit the streets must be sprinkled with water. Water use per person (personal, agricultural and industrial): 116,000 gallons, compared to 484,500 gallons in the United States. About half of China's water is used for irrigation. This figure may rise to 70 percent by the next century. By various accounts 97 percent or rural people lack adequate sanitation and 360 million rural people lack access to safe drinking water. Many more villages have access to electricity than running water. Outhouses and fields are what people use in villages not flush toilets. Running hot water is often considered a luxury that only the Chinese elite can afford.
