Watch: 18th Century ‘Journey Cakes’ Are Perfect for an Old-School Road Trip. A favorite of travelers in the 1700s. by Chris Fuhrmeister. Jul 27, 2016, 11:30 PM UTC.

In the 18th century, Kinderfeste (which sounds like a great name for a German theme park) was a party held for a child. In the morning, a cake was topped with lit candles. The child did not blow ...

Reading the Riot Act. Today it is a phrase more associated with teachers or parents scolding badly behaved children - but back in the 18th Century being 'read the Riot Act' had far more serious ...

Sliced cake, a popular dessert during the 18th century, was served in a basket. Pierced silver baskets were made in the early part of the 18th century. The earliest baskets were oval with loop hand… ...