Like most places in North America, New Hampshire has a history of human habitation going back thousands of years. It is also one of the original thirteen English colonies, and much of it is still...
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American Folklore: Nevada
Nevada has a long and intriguing history, having been inhabited by a number of different people over the millennia. As such, it has some fascinating folklore all its own. Here are some of the...
American Folklore: Nebraska
Nebraska is located on the Great Plains, and has a history of Native American habitation going back thousands of years. The French, Spanish, and English came in the late 17th and early 18th centuries...
American Folklore: Montana
Montana has a long history of human habitation. It was Native American territory for thousands of years, and thanks to its remote location, Europeans made contact with the Natives there only...
American Folklore: Missouri
Missouri has a long history of human habitation. It also has deep woods and mysterious rolling hills where just about anything can hide. Naturally, it has collected some unique folklore of its own...
The Louisiana Purchase Controversy
The Louisiana Purchase doubled the size of the United States, & caused a lot of controversy for President Thomas Jefferson. Here's why it was controversial.
The French and Native American Relations
The French enjoyed much better relations with Native Americans than other European groups when they first came to American shores. Here are the reasons why.
American Folklore: Louisiana
Louisiana has a long and rich cultural history that is quite unlike any other in North America. With such a magical blending of cultures and languages there, it is not surprising that Louisiana has...
English Settlers in Barbados
The English have a long history in Barbados. It was one of the largest and most important English colonies for centuries. Here's how the connection started.
Things You Should Know Before Using Someone Else’s Research
Are you using other people's online research on your family tree? Here are some things you need to consider before putting that info on your family tree.
How Did They End Up There?
Have you ever considered why your ancestors lived where they did? People have been moving throughout human history, but there has usually been a reason. Learning the reason will reveal a lot of new...
Understanding The Meaning of Your American Surname
Are you curious about the origin of your American surname? Looking into it can tell you more than just a meaning. It can reveal ancient people and places.
5 Substitutions for the 1890 Census
Most of the 1890 U.S. Federal Census was destroyed in a fire in the 1930's. This leaves a large, annoying 20-year gap in census records for genealogists.
Finding Your Hispanic Roots
Genealogy Book Club Recommendation: Finding Your Hispanic Roots is quite possibly the most useful manual on Hispanic ancestry ever published. Building on the previously published Tracing Your...