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Ancient Egyptians had professional party planners.
Known as 'Masters of Revels,' these officials organized religious festivals and royal celebrations. They were responsible for everything from guest lists to entertainment and were highly respected members of society. Some of their party planning guides have survived on papyrus.
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Ancient Romans had professional carvers at dinner parties called ‘carptor.’
Wealthy Romans would employ professional meat carvers who would perform elaborate cutting techniques at dinner parties. These carptors...
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Benjamin Franklin wrote an essay about farting titled ‘Fart Proudly.’
Written in 1781 while Franklin was living in Paris, this satirical piece proposed to the Royal Academy of...
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Ancient Greeks had state-sponsored actors.
Professional actors in ancient Athens were considered public servants and were exempt from military service. They were seen...