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The Dinner Party from Hell

Naked waitstaff painted in black? Now that's a dinner party.
By Tony Perrottet

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Better Than Vegas

Tortuous waitstaff, dining room thunderstorms...
By Tony Perrottet

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Trashed While Trashing the White House

A boozy, bloody inauguration party.
By Tony Perrottet

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The Cooking Class

Today's celebrity chefs owe thanks to the 19th century's.
By Tony Perrottet

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Black Tie and Stetson

For Buffalo Bill, leading rich New Yorkers through the West was practice.
By Tony Perrottet

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The Renaissance Art Reception

Need a dinner party menu? Ask Ovid.
By Tony Perrottet

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Partying With Pablo

Gertrude Stein and Henri Rousseau are coming over. Call the caterer!
By Tony Perrottet

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Great Minds Drink Alike

Plato and friends were sort of like frat brothers.
By Tony Perrottet

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Aphrodisiac Attack

Love today is candy and flowers. In the Enlightenment it was rams' testicles.
By Tony Perrottet

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Divine Drunks

The ideal Roman night? Drunk and naked in the woods.
By Tony Perrottet

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Health Nuts

Forget Atkins. Forget Weight Watchers. Try the Renaissance Diet.
By Tony Perrottet

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Champagne Jugs

Did Marie-Antoinette's rack inspire your glass?
By Tony Perrottet

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Witches in the Wine Cellar

In 16th century Italy, they had a nasty habit of peeing in the vats.
By Tony Perrottet

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The Futurist Cookbook

Dishes only a fascist could love.
By Tony Perrottet
 
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