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Australian Military Records: Tracing Ancestry Through Wars and Conflicts
Australia has a proud military history, with many of its citizens having served in conflicts ranging from the colonial period to more recent engagements in the 20th and 21st centuries. Tracing an...
Australia’s Immigration Waves: A Closer Look at Post-War Migration
After World War II, Australia opened its doors to a new wave of immigrants, forever changing the face of the nation. Seeking to populate the country and boost its economy, the Australian government...
The Story of Black Rosies and Their Pioneering Role in WWII
Explore the forgotten stories of Black Rosies in WWII and their significant contributions to the war effort, reshaping societal norms.
Elizabeth II: The Queens of England
Queen Elizabeth II was the most recent monarch of the United Kingdom before the current Charles III. She was also the longest reigning monarch in British history. Born to the second son of King...
The Military Service of Jimmy Stewart
Jimmy Stewart is an American actor best known for playing George Bailey in the classic Christmas movie, It’s a Wonderful Life. Yet, there was way more to Jimmy Stewart than just a famous movie role...
The Contribution of British Women in WWII
It was a war in which huge numbers of women were conscripted to work in industries which had previously been the sole domain of men.
Y-DNA and the Enigma of Richard III
Did Richard III have a real, genetic claim to the throne of England? Testing on his Y-DNA calls it into question. Researchers are still studying it.
Jacquetta of Luxembourg: Who’s Who in the Wars of the Roses
Who was Jacquetta of Luxembourg? She is a little known, but quite important player in the early part of the Wars of the Roses. Here's her story.
Margaret Beaufort: Who’s Who in the Wars of the Roses
Margaret Beaufort can be considered the ultimate champion of the Wars of the Roses. She certainly was the last major player standing. Here's her story.
WWII Japanese American Internment and Relocation Records in the National Archives
Do you have Japanese American ancestry? If so, learn more about Japanese internment during WWII, and records concerning the real people involved.
Native Americans in the Civil War: A Forgotten History
Not many people know that Native Americans participated in the Civil War. They actually fought on both sides. Here's why they fought and what role they played.
Edward Rutherfurd on New York
Strangely, I suspect it was Viking ancestors who drew me to New York. For centuries my father’s family lived on Britain’s biggest tidal river, the Severn, on which there was a huge trade...
A Voyage of Hope and Healing: The USS Benevolence
Explore the extraordinary journey of the USS Benevolence, a World War II hospital ship dedicated to repatriating American POWs from Japan. Discover its impactful role in Operation Magic Carpet; the...
1851 United Kingdom Census Records
A census is an official enumeration of the population in a particular area. In addition to counting how many people live in an area, the census usually gathers other important data. Since 1801, the...