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Mid-Atlantic Timeline 1634—Ships The Ark and Maryland Dove arrive at St. Mary's City, Md. 1638-1655—Delaware is part of New Sweden 1681—William Penn establishes the Colony of Pennsylvania 1694—Annapolis becomes capital of Colonial Maryland 1702—British colonies of East and West Jersey unite 1729—Baltimore established and named for Lord Baltimore 1763—Mason-Dixon Line...
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How the 1918 Flu Pandemic Affected Your Ancestor (Plus a Guide to Major US Epidemics)
The 1918 flu changed thousands of American's lives. Here's how to study the effects of the 1918 pandemic and other major outbreaks on your family's history.
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History Matters: Kicking It into Gear With Automobiles Premium
The automobile completely transformed how our ancestors got from place to place. Here's a look at the history of the automobile.
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10 Historic Weather Events and How They Impacted Your Ancestors Premium
These 10 extreme weather events changed the course of US history. Learn how these events may have affected your ancestor's lives.
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History Matters: Mason Jars Premium
Innovations and trends that shaped your ancestors' lives.
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History Matters: Sky’s the Limit With Telescopes Premium
The telescope allowed our ancestors to get a closer glimpse into the universe. Here's a history of the telescope.
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History Matters: Deodorant Premium
Innovations and trends that shaped your ancestors' lives.
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Flu and Far Between Premium
World War I have unwittingly enabled that era's other mass killer: influenza.
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Genealogy Decade by Decade: A History of Research Tools Premium
This summary of genealogy tools looks back at the last 25 years to see how far we've come.
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History Matters: Steam Ships Premium
Innovations and trends that shaped your ancestors' lives.
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