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Under The Floorboards Of This Institution Were Hidden Clues About What The 19-Century Women There Ate
Between 1817 and 1819, the Hyde Park Barracks in Sydney was built to house male convicts. After convicts stopped being […] ...
History under the floorboards: Decoding the diets of institutionalized women in 19th century Sydney
The barracks is World Heritage Listed for its convict history, but is equally important for the story of 19th century Australian immigration. After the end of convict transportation to New South Wales ...
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SCHOFIELD BARRACKS (HawaiiNewsNow) - Honolulu police arrested a 32-year-old woman after she allegedly attacked her wife with ...
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Discovery under floorboards at Hyde Park Barracks paints clearer picture of 19th century women's lives
An unusual spot within this historic Sydney site has a treasure trove of archaeological evidence, which provides insight into ...
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History under the floorboards: decoding the diets of institutionalised women in 19th century Sydney
Now, my new analysis of the dried plant remains in the Hyde Park Barracks museum’s collection reveals women who stayed in these institutions supplemented the bland meals they were served.