History Matters: The Voting Machine Checks All the Boxes Premium
Learn about the history of the voting machine and how it changed how your ancestors ensured that their voices were heard.
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History of Thermometers Premium
Before the invention of the thermometer, our ancestors had no objective comeback to such snappy repartee as, “Cold enough for ya?”
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History Matters: Telegraphs Premium
Innovations and trends that shaped your ancestors' lives.
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Centennial of First Flight Premium
It's hard to believe that man first flew only a century ago. Read about the founding brothers of powered flight and the celebrations surrounding the historic anniversary.
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AncestorNews: Yesterday’s News Premium
Since most genealogy software can now generate timelines, I thought it would be fun to dig a little deeper into the current events of my ancestors' lives. For example, my great-grandmother, Ella Snow, was born on March 19, 1857. She shares her March 19 birthday with artist of the...
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West Coast History Timeline Premium
1769—First permanent Spanish settlement, in San Diego 1811—John Jacob Astor establishes a trading post at Astoria, Ore. 1819—Spain withdraws claims to Oregon 1836—Marcus Whitman establishes the first white settlement near present-day Walla Walla, Wash. 1843—Settlers establish first provisional government in Oregon 1846—War between Mexico...
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Timeline of Women’s Achievements in History Premium
Celebrate the brave women that fought for equal rights in history.
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Celebrate Imperfect Ancestors Premium
Family secrets, black sheep and skeletons in the closet—when you start investigating your roots, expect surprises. Here's how to be prepared for twists in your family tree.
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Civil War Submarine Resurfaces Premium
Even before its final mission, the Confederate submarine H.L. Hunley was a coffin ship. When nine men climbed inside on a cold night in 1864, they knew that its iron belly had suffocated previous crews. But the Confederacy needed a secret weapon against Union ships blockading vital routes. Confederate...
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Thanksgiving Facts You Might Not Know
What really happened at the Pilgrim's Thanksgiving meal in 1621? Here are some Thanksgiving facts you might not know.
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