Category: History

November 2010 History Matters: Sticky Situation Premium

Innovations and trends that shaped your ancestors' lives. In this issue: adhesives.

History Matters: In With a Bang Premium

Given the violent nature of much of human history—from wars to revolutions to “winning” the West—it’s hard to overstate the importance of firearms in our ancestors’ lives.

History Matters: Back to the Future Premium

Innovations and trends that shaped your ancestors’ lives. In this issue: the future.

All About Signature Quilts

Communities’ stories are told in the threads of signature quilts.

History Matters: Lathering Up with Soap Premium

Ever wonder what that bar of soap in your bathroom looked like for your ancestors? Here's a look at the history of soap.

March 2010 Time Capsule: Truth Be Told Premium

Ancestors in their own words.

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History Matters: How Sweet It Is Premium

Innovations and trends that shaped your ancestors’ lives. In this issue: sweeteners.

Flirting with Disaster Premium

Could an untimely demise explain your ancestor’s absence from written records? Uncovering a family tragedy just might bring your genealogical research back from the brink.