10 Weird Taxes Our Ancestors Paid
For most Americans, the 2018 income tax filing deadline was earlier this week. As much as we grumble about income taxes, you could argue our ancestors have had it worse. At different times and places in history, they’ve had to pay these weird taxes.
Read MoreHistory Matters: How We Became Bonkers for Bacon Premium
We may adore it, but bacon was no biggie for our ancestors. Learn how this humble pork product evolved from grandma's breakfast fare to a gourmet delight.
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.
Read MoreThe Jolly History of Christmas Carols Premium
Learn the brief history behind beloved Christmas carols.Learn the brief history behind beloved Christmas carols.
Read MoreBest Websites for Exploring Your Ancestors’ Lives Premium
Put the "history" in family history with these genealogy websites that help you explore the lives and communities of your ancestors.
Read MoreThe 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...
Read MoreThe 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.
Read MoreAmerican History: Episode 59
This month, explore American history for genealogists with historic maps, social history tools and the Family Tree Magazine "Top 40 Genealogy Blogs".
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