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Primary Source Documents and Historical Research: How Students and Writers of History Should View Eye-Witness Accounts

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By: Feature Writer Michael Streich

Vesalius and the Anatomy Illustration: Anatomical Images and Historical Illustrations, Wellcome Library

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By: Feature Writer Lito Apostolakou

Cultural Exchanges Along the Silk Routes: Ideas, Culture, Technology and Religion Traveled Along the Silk Road

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By: Feature Writer Sanjiva Wijesinha

Online Resources for Botanical Art: Botany Illustrations and Antique Flower Prints

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By: Feature Writer Lito Apostolakou

Historical Medical Images of Surgery at Wellcome: Illustrations of Surgical Operations, 16th - 19th century

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By: Feature Writer Lito Apostolakou

Finding the Italian American Connection: Understanding and Learning About Italian Heritage

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By: Janice Therese Mancuso

History of All Hallows Eve and Halloween: The Facts, Myths, and Meaning of October 31st

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By: Jeremy Perkins

Online Historical Medical Images at Duke: Engravings and Illustrations of Famous Doctors and Anatomists

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By: Feature Writer Lito Apostolakou

Franz Liszt Museum, Budapest Historic House: Liszt's Antique Pianos, Sheet Music Archive and Memorabilia

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By: Feature Writer Lito Apostolakou

Free Download Historical Video Clips at BFI: British Film Institute Early 20thC Film and Clip Archive

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By: Feature Writer Lito Apostolakou

Renaissance Music in Scotland's Historic Palaces: Harps and Stirling Heads in the Court of James V

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By: Feature Writer Lito Apostolakou

Historic UK Mining Landscapes: Cornwall's Iconic Tin Mine Landmark, Wheal Coates, Southwest England

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By: Feature Writer Lito Apostolakou

The Origin of Everyday Expressions: Famous Quotes by Shakespeare

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By: Carol Rzadkiewicz

Historical London Celebrity Guide: Famous People, Historic Buildings and Blue Plaques of the UK capital

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By: Feature Writer Lito Apostolakou

The Calendar Change of 1752: England's Switch from the Julian to Gregorian Calendars

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By: Megan Winkler

Halloween Customs and Traditions: The Origins of Halloween and its Place in Modern Culture

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By: Feature Writer Kevin Guthrie

Oil Rig Accidents: The Worst Offshore Oil Exploration Disasters

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By: Feature Writer Kevin Guthrie

Online Resources on UK Miners and Mines: The Coalmining History Resource Centre

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By: Feature Writer Lito Apostolakou

London Attractions 19th Century Tourist Guide: Charles Dickens Jr. on Victorian Places of Interest

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By: Feature Writer Lito Apostolakou

History of Crude Oil 2 and Global Effects: Hydrocarbon Resources, Politics, and the Economy

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By: Jeremy Perkins

Marco Polo: What One Explorer Tells Us

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By: Rebecca Hersh

China's Golden Age: An Evaluation

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By: Rebecca Hersh

Daily Life in the Medieval Middle East: An Analysis of Two Sources

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By: Rebecca Hersh

Montaillou: The Promised Land of Error: A Book Review

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By: Rebecca Hersh

Special Days in History - July 17th Anniversaries: Find Out What Happened Today - 17th July - Over the Centuries

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By: Christine Fadhley

London Historic Districts Resources: Soho, its History and Architecture in the Survey of London

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By: Feature Writer Lito Apostolakou

Special Days in History - July 16th Anniversaries: Find Out What Happened Today - 16th July - Over the Centuries

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By: Christine Fadhley

Special Days in History - July 15th Anniversaries: Find Out What Happened Today - 15th July - Over the Centuries

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By: Christine Fadhley

Special Days in History - July 14th Anniversaries: Find Out What Happened Today - 14th July - Over the Centuries

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By: Christine Fadhley

A Brief History of Writing: The Ancient Art of the Written Word

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By: Jo Lamb-White

How to Find Historical Photos: A Researcher's Guide to Photo Catalogs

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By: Adrienne Warber

Athens Historic Carnival: Mardi Gras Greek Style in 19thC Travellers' Journals

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By: Feature Writer Lito Apostolakou

History of Leather Making: Origin to Industry: Origins of Hide Curing, Leather Treatments, and the Role of Tannins

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By: Jeremy Perkins

Scurvy, the Sailors Nightmare: Dietary Inefficiency in the Age of Sail

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By: Grant Sebastian Nell

Navigation in the Age of Discovery: Early instruments of Navigation

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By: Grant Sebastian Nell

Ships in the Age of Discovery: A Look at the Ships used by Early Explorers

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By: Grant Sebastian Nell

Clipper Ships, Majestic Racehorses of The Sea: A Brief look at the Evolution, Rise and Fall of Clipper Ships

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By: Grant Sebastian Nell

King Otto and Queen Amalia: Royals of Greece in Bremers' Travel Journal

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By: Feature Writer Lito Apostolakou

History of Town Meeting in New England: Origins of Small Town Government and Direct Democracy

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By: Jeremy Perkins

King Otto of Greece: Greek Royals in a 19th-Century Travel Journal

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By: Feature Writer Lito Apostolakou

E.H. Gombrich's Little History of the World: World Historians Rarely Write Books Fit For Children's Literature

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By: James Ellsworth

Lost Gospel: The Question of Q

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By: Holly Beth Anderle

Special Days in History - May 10th Anniversaries: Find Out What Happened Today - 10th May - Over the Centuries

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By: Christine Fadhley

Special Days in History - May 9th Anniversaries: Find Out What Happened Today - 9th May - Over the Centuries

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By: Christine Fadhley

Special Days in History - May 8th Anniversaries: Find Out What Happened Today - 8th May - Over the Centuries

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By: Christine Fadhley

Special Days in History - May 7th Anniversaries: Find Out What Happened Today - 7th May - Over the Centuries

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By: Christine Fadhley

Special Days in History - May 6th Anniversaries: Find Out What Happened Today - 6th May - Over the Centuries

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By: Christine Fadhley

Special Days in History - May 5th Anniversaries: Find Out What Happened Today - 5th May - Over the Centuries

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By: Christine Fadhley

Famous Female Bullfighters: From Knossos to Cristina Sanchez

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By: Inka Piegsa-Quischotte

History and Legend Surrounding Famous Diamonds: One blue, one green, one white big, precious stone

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By: Inka Piegsa-Quischotte

Turf Club of London: Traditional Gentlemen's Club

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By: Adrienne Warber

History of The Carlton Club: Traditional London Gentlemen's Club

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By: Adrienne Warber

History of White's: Traditional London Gentlemen's Club

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By: Adrienne Warber

History of the Athenaeum Club: A Traditional London Private Club

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By: Adrienne Warber

Traditional Gentlemen's Clubs: England's Historic Private Clubs

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By: Adrienne Warber

Bartolomé de las Casas on the American Conquests: Biases and Perceptions of the Spanish Conquest of the Amerindians

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By: Alex Graham-Heggie

The Coronation Stone: Tale of the Stone of Destiny

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By: Adrienne Warber

St. Edward's Chair: The British Coronation Chair

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By: Adrienne Warber

History of Boodle's: Traditional London Gentlemen's Club

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By: Adrienne Warber

History of Brooks's: A London Gentlemen's Club

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By: Adrienne Warber

British Nobility Titles: An Introduction to Peerage

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By: Adrienne Warber

Almack's Assembly Rooms: Regency England's Fashionable Location

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By: Adrienne Warber

Candle Clocks: An Early Method of Telling Time

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By: Adrienne Warber

St Patrick's Day Toasts: Every Irish Party Needs a Good Luck Toast!

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By: Jan Peterson

The History of Ballroom Dance: From Prehistoric Ritual to Modern Competition

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By: Nicki Heskin

Daylight Savings Time! Spring Forward? What is the True Benefit of Saving Daylight?

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By: Jan Peterson

What is a Criminal Record? Learn to use Criminal Records in your Searches

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By: Rick Evin

Nineteenth Century Carriages: Descriptions of Different Types of Horse-Drawn Transportation

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By: Lisa Sanderson

1936 The Year of Big Events: Three Kings, Clouds of War, Olympic Champion, Spanish Coup

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By: Feature Writer Kathleen Airdrie

American Woman Recalls Horrors of Holocaust: She Lived in Poland During World War II

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By: David Keup

Potatoes in History: From Peru to Europe to China to North America to Outer Space

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By: Feature Writer Kathleen Airdrie

Letters for Santa Claus: Around the World, Post Offices Help Others Have a Merry Christmas

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By: Feature Writer Michael Jung

Famous Last Words: Final Words of Famous People in History

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By: Kym Hills

History of Hookah Smoking: Hookahs have been an Integral part of Social Gatherings

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By: Feature Writer Karen Stephenson

Candy Cane History: Christmas Sweet Treats were Not Meant to be Religious Symbols

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By: Feature Writer Kathleen Airdrie

Seawolf Park and Hurricane Ike: Submarine memorial damaged by storm.

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By: Paul Crozier

November 22: Major Historical Events & Birthdays: The Assassination of John F. Kennedy and Other Anniversaries

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By: Feature Writer Naomi Rockler-Gladen

November 21: Historical Events & Birthdays: Today in History, From the Mayflower Compact to Verrazano-Narrows

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By: Feature Writer Naomi Rockler-Gladen

November 20: Major Historical Events & Birthdays: Today in History, From the Bill of Rights to the Nuremberg Trials

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By: Feature Writer Naomi Rockler-Gladen

History of Christmas Presents: Origins of Holiday Gift Giving from Ancient Rome to Modern Day

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By: Christin Aitchison

Money History Holds Valuable Lessons: Few Look Back for Solutions to Current Money Problems

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By: Rosemary E. Bachelor

Thanksgiving's Origins: Ancient Roots in Harvest Festivals

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By: Christin Aitchison

The Chernobyl Accident: The World’s Worst Nuclear Power Plant Disaster

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By: Megan Worley

The History of Fireworks and Pyrotechnics: Origins of the Roman Candle, Sparkler, and Gunpowder

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By: Jeremy Perkins

The Mark Twain House: A Brief History of the Mark Twain House and its Current Plight

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By: Emily Caswell

Older Museum Visitors: What's on Offer for Older Visitors to Museums?

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By: Emma Clarke

The History of Baptism: From Jewish Ritual to Christian Doctrine

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By: Mark L. Porter

History of Easter: Religious holiday celebrates the Resurrection of Jesus

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By: David Mills

History of St. Patrick's Day: Irish holiday has its roots in Christianity

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By: David Mills

A History of Valentine's Day: February holiday has varied roots, different theories

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By: David Mills

A History of Fruitcake: Much Maligned Bread Product Still Popular

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By: David Mills

A History Of Christmas: December Was A Time For Celebration Before Jesus

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By: David Mills

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