Category: History

What is an Amalgamator? Was My Ancestor One?

An "amalgamator" played an important role in the mining industry. Learn more about this ancestral profession and how to research amalgamators in your family tree.

Blasts from the Past: 7 Cool Historical Time Capsules

Scrunchies, spelling books or beer—you never know what you'll find in historical time capsules. Here are seven of US history's most intriguing.

Research Roadmap: World War I Western Front

Celebrate Christmas with this WWI map of the famous "Christmas Truce" of 1914.

A Genealogist’s Guide to Classic Cocktails

Like our ancestors, these classic cocktails have histories (and mysteries) all their own! Brush up on your genealogical knowledge of these classic drinks and toast your ancestors at your next cocktail hour.

The History of A Charlie Brown Christmas

Audiences across the country will tune into A Charlie Brown Christmas this holiday season, but where did this quirky classic come from?

War is Over: A Post-WWI European Map

World War I changed Europe in more ways than one. This post-WWI European map shows boundaries set by the Treaty of Versailles.

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From Sea to Shining Sea: A United States Expansion Map

America's size nearly tripled as the United States "manifested its destiny" in the 1800s. This US expansion map shows the country's major land gains.

War on Bloody Lane: A Battle of Antietam Map

Union and Confederate forces clashed on what became the bloodiest day in military history. This Battle of Antietam map tells the story.

How Our Ancestors Took Selfies

In honor of National Selfie Day, we took a look back through history at how our ancestors documented their own reflections.

From the Ashes: A Historical Map of Detroit

Motor City has always been a comeback story. This historical map of Detroit shows how the young city rebuilt after a horrible fire in 1805.

Crossing the Delaware: A Battle of Trenton Map

Early in the Revolutionary War, George Washington gave his troops a late Christmas gift: victory against the British. Learn about the early, pivotal victory with this Battle of Trenton map.

What a Foreign-Born Population Map Tells Us about America

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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