Social history

Colonialism and Coffee: How European Powers Shaped Global Coffee Production

Colonialism and Coffee: How European Powers Shaped Global Coffee Production

Explore the complex relationship between colonialism and coffee production. Learn how European colonial powers established coffee plantations, controlled trade routes, and created lasting impacts on coffee-producing regions that persist today.

Coffee Houses History: How Penny Universities Shaped Modern Society

Coffee Houses History: How Penny Universities Shaped Modern Society

Explore how 17th century coffee houses became intellectual centers, earned the nickname 'penny universities,' and fostered the Enlightenment. Discover coffee house history in England, their role in business, politics, and social change.