The History of the Stethoscope Premium
Innovations and trends that shaped your ancestors’ lives. Today, let's listen to the history of an invention that has saved many of our ancestors' lives: the stethoscope.
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Twentieth-Century Mustache Mania
From the White House to Hollywood, mustaches of the 20th century were iconic and considered manly. The underlying message was that strong men wore facial hair. Teddy Roosevelt to Clark Gable and beyond, the presence of a mustache conveyed a sense of strength in personality and actions. Each of these...
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The True Story of Abraham Lincoln’s Beard
Abraham Lincoln was the first President to have a beard. Learn the brief history of why he grew one.
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The History of the Potato Premium
As Ireland's Great Famine demonstrated, many of our ancestors' lives depended on the potato. Find out how the potato came to be a staple on farms and in kitchens everywhere.
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Historical Research Maps: How Your Ancestors Died
Take a look at this historical map, which shows a common public health concern in our ancestors' time: tuberculosis.
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31 Free Social History Websites
Why settle for dry, lifeless ancestors? Add context and color to your ancestors' stories with these 31 robust, free social history websites.
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History Matters: Cigarettes Premium
Innovations and trends that shaped your ancestor's life.
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History Matters: Fire Extinguishers Premium
Innovations and trends that shaped our ancestors' lives. In this article: fire extinguishers.
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Genealogy Q&A: Researching Our Ancestors’ Weather Premium
Q. My great-great-uncle was killed in a tornado March 5, 1919, in Eufaula, Ala. How can I learn more about the storm? A. Some National Weather Service forecast centers have pages about local tornado history. The Birmingham office, for example, has a database of Alabama tornadoes dating back to...
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