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Tag Archive: history
Two days in history – reactions to the birth and death of King Edward VIII 1894-1972
Two press articles, one from 1894, the other from 1972, mark the birth and death of one man. Their tone reflects just how much Britain changed over the course of his life.
Death at 88 of World War 2 veteran whose father was American Civil War veteran
John Whitman served as a U.S. Navy radio operator in the Pacific theatre during World War 2. His father, Nathaniel Amos Whitman, served as a private in the Union Army during the American Civil War.
Family Tree DNA Autosomal test results – Hunting the 5% ‘Middle Eastern’ bit of my Western European ancestry
Prompted by a recent Family Tree DNA sale, I had my autosomal DNA tested. I thought it might answer something my family has always been curious about.
What switched YOU on to History?
A new history animation for kids published online this week brought some childhood memories flooding back. Remember ‘Once Upon a Time… Man’?
The American Idol and the English National Treasure – Kelly Clarkson buys Jane Austen’s ring
“History nerd” Kelly Clarkson bought a ring once belonging to Jane Austen at a Sotheby’s auction in July, but she’s not allowed to take it off British soil.
Living Links to History – ‘Making Old Bones’
Who wants to live forever? Human lifespan through the ages and celebrated last survivors of major events in history.
Tracing my Lancashire Family History
How I traced my family history in Lancashire back to 1657, using paid and free genealogy websites,…and a bit of luck.
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