There is very little of the original White House left. Built in 1792, it has suffered 3 disasters over the past 200 years. Here's what's left of the original.
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Don Brockett: The Mister Rogers Biographies
Meet Don Brockett, a multi-talented American actor, singer, composer, director, and producer. He gained immense popularity for his role as Chef Brockett in numerous episodes of the beloved children's...
The Real Truth Behind Coats of Arms and Family Crests
Are you interested in knowing more about your family coat of arms? First, be sure your family actually has one. Here is the truth behind family coats of arms.
David Newell: The Mister Rogers Biographies
David Newell is an American actor and public relations specialist for children’s television. He is best known for his portrayal of delivery man Mr. McFeely on the beloved children’s TV show Mr...
Betty Aberlin: The Mister Rogers Biographies
Betty Aberlin is an American actress, writer, and poet, best known for her role as Lady Aberlin in the Neighborhood of Make Believe segments on the beloved children’s TV show, Mister Rogers’...
Victoria: The Queens of England
Alexandrina Victoria was Queen of England for an astounding sixty-three years, a feat not surpassed until that of her great-great granddaughter, Elizabeth II. Known for her strict moral standards and...
Do You Have a Cajun Surname?
Do you have a Cajun surname? Did you know that finding out the origin and meaning of your surname can help you understand more about your genealogy on that side of the family tree? It can. Here’s...
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...
Mary I: The Queens of England
Mary Tudor, also known as Queen Mary I (or, less charitably, “Bloody Mary”) was Queen of England from 1553 to 1558. She was England’s first Queen Regnant whose reign was not disputed. The daughter of...
Lady Jane Grey: The Queens of England
Lady Jane Grey was Queen of England for only nine days, but her story is a fascinating one. Full of trials and triumphs, abuse and privilege, betrayal and honor, and above all, one of deep and...
Jane Means Appleton Pierce: America’s First Ladies #14
The 14th First Lady of the United States was Jane Means Appleton Pierce, wife of President Franklin Pierce. Her story is somewhat of a tragic one. Jane suffered from depression from childhood, then...
A History of Plymouth Rock
Do you know where the rock in the Plymouth Rock monument originates? Is it really the place Pilgrims first set foot in America? Here's the real story.
Elbridge Gerry: The Signers of the Declaration of Independence
Elbridge Gerry is probably a mid-rank Signer when it comes to being remembered by history. Yet, he played a huge role in the cause of American independence and had a political career that touched...
Benjamin Harrison V: The Signers of the Declaration of Independence
Benjamin Harrison was a signer of the Declaration of Independence. This was not the future president of the United States of the same name, although the future president was a great-great grandson of...
Is Newspapers.com Worth the Money for Your Genealogy Research?
Newspapers.com is a well-known genealogy research website. It includes hundreds of millions of scanned and indexed pages of newspapers from around the world. Lots of people use it. Is it worth your...