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Timelines

Touchdown! A “Genealogy” Timeline of NFL Teams

This handy football history timeline tells you the genealogy of today’s NFL teams, their “parent” teams, and the years they were established.

Electric Fans: A History Timeline

How the electric fan and air conditioning changed the way our ancestors kept their cool.

Sunglasses: A History Timeline

Learn about the history of sunglasses and, thanks to a little genealogy research, more about the man who made them cool.

A Timeline of The Moon

Learn some out-of-this-world lunar facts with this historical timeline of the Moon.

A Timeline of Our Ancestors’ Cutlery

How did our ancestors go from eating with their hands to using knife, fork and spoon? Discover the surprisingly fascinating development of cutlery.

US Time Zones: A History Timeline

US time zones helped to shape our ancestors' lives. Here's a timeline that outlines how the timezones familiar to us today came about.

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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.

School Blackboards: A History Timeline

There is perhaps no invention more iconic in the classroom than the blackboard. Here's a look at the history of the blackboard.

History Timeline: Steamships

If your ancestors immigrated in the second half of the 1800s, they probably crossed the Atlantic by steamboat. Discover the history behind this method of travel.

Elevators to Skyscrapers: A History Timeline

How did the elevator shape our ancestor's lives and change the way they lived? Here's a brief history of elevators and skyscrapers.