Why Is July an Unlucky Month for Weddings? (And Other Wedding Traditions) Premium
Have you ever heard that it’s bad luck to get married in July? Learn why and the history of other wedding traditions.
Read MoreSunglasses: A History Timeline
Learn about the history of sunglasses and, thanks to a little genealogy research, more about the man who made them cool.
Read MoreHistory Matters: Physical Fitness Premium
Curious about the history of exercise and athleticism? David A. Fryxell explains how your ancestors stayed physically fit.
Read MoreHistory Matters: Bang-up Jobs Premium
In this month's History Matters, David A. Fryxell takes a look at innovations and trends that shaped our ancestors' lives.
Read MoreStepping Into Your Ancestor’s Shoes: Episode 102
Gain invaluable insight into the lives of your ancestors by learning how to use social history to reconstruct their neighborhoods, find new records, and more.
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Get a glimpse at the interesting history of America's number-one soft drink.
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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.
Read MoreA History of Swimming Pools Premium
In this article, see the innovations and trends in swimming pools that shaped our ancestors' lives and summertime activities.
Read MoreSchool 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.
Read MoreHistory 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.
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