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  • The Surprising London Origins of Instant Coffee

    The Surprising London Origins of Instant Coffee

    While we often credit the 20th century for popularising instant coffee, its roots trace back to late 18th century London, when Georgian ingenuity collided with caffeine cravings.

  • The Exotic Animals of Georgian London

    The Exotic Animals of Georgian London

    Roaring Lions, Royal Zebras, and Camels In the 18th century, Londoners didn’t need David Attenborough documentaries to experience the wonders of the animal kingdom. They had something much more immediate—and, often, much louder: live exotic animals, scattered across the city in royal residences, menageries, and inns. From roaring lions on the Strand to zebras grazing…