Photo Finish: Ancestors at Work Premium
Our forebears were no strangers to hard labor: The United States was built on a bedrock of sweat and solid work ethic. Pay homage to their perspiration by checking out these reader-submitted photos of ancestors on the job.
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The Revealing History of Underwear Premium
From loincloths to whalebone corsets to No Bra Day, the history of underwear is revealing!
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Photo Finish: Heritage on Holiday Premium
Long summer days were no stranger to our ancestors, who knew the satisfaction of hitting a beach blanket on a hot day. Harken back to holidays past as our readers share some of their favorite historical vacation photos.
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Timeline of Major War Declarations in World War I
How many countries were drawn into the First World War? Here's a timeline of major WWI war declarations.
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History Matters: Dog Tags Premium
Innovations and trends that shaped our ancestors' lives.
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Photo Finish: Ancestors in Hats Premium
Readers shared these fine photos of their ancestors' spectacular headwear.
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History Matters: Playing Cards Premium
Innovations and trends that shaped your ancestors' lives.
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History Matters: Handwriting Premium
There is a lot of history behind that neat penmanship in Grandma's old journal. Here's a look at the history behind handwriting.
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History Matters: Brushing Your Teeth Premium
Innovation and trends that shaped your ancestors' lives: the toothbrush and toothpaste.
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Time Capsule: The Spiritualist Movement Premium
One morning in January, 1863, Mrs. Laurie desired me to go to the White House and inquire after Mrs. Lincoln’s health. Mrs. Laurie had visited Mrs. Lincoln the previous day, and found her prostrated by one of her severe headaches. It was about eleven o’clock when I called...
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