Surnames and the British Royal Family: How it Works
Not sure what the surname of the royal family is? You're not the only one! Join us for a brief history and explanation of the beloved family's last name.
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What a Foreign-Born Population Map Tells Us about America Premium
We often call America a melting pot, and historical data backs that nickname up. This foreign-born population map shows the diversity in 19th-century America—and lays the groundwork for America today.
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Double-Dealing: A Louisiana Purchase Map Premium
Gaze into the past with this Louisiana Purchase map, showing how the United States doubled in size thanks to one single agreement.
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10 Weird Taxes Our Ancestors Paid
As much as we grumble about taxes, our ancestors had it worse. At different times and places in history, they’ve had to pay these odd taxes.
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Thomas Jefferson, Scrapbooker Premium
You're not the only one who keeps scrapbooks - Thomas Jefferson did, too. (Though the third president had to scrapbook without the benefit of today's stickers, laser-cut templates and precision cutting tools.)
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History in an Image: An Historical Map of the United States Premium
Learn all about American history with this historical map of the United States from 1859.
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31 Remarkable Women That Made History
Well-behaved women rarely make history. Learn about these 31 history-making women, some famous, others working under the radar, who made a difference.
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Strange Facts about Presidential Family Trees
Discover what strange relationships lie in the Washington, Lincoln and Roosevelt presidential family trees.
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5 Swoon-Worthy Love Letters From History Premium
We may have moved on to the electronic formats, but we all still adore a good love letter. Here are five swoon-inducing quotes from love letters of the past.
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Historical Research Maps: The Battle of Olustee Premium
Love old maps? Check out this map of the Battle of Olustee, the only major Civil War conflict to be fought on Floridian soil.
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