Category Archives: History

The Internet Really Does Make Family History Come Alive

We set out to create a family history last week as a project for school.  It was fun using the Internet to look up information about genealogy, even find some genealogy records online that we were able to use.  We … Continue reading

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Forensic Science is Unlocking the Past for Us

Have you ever wondered what is included in an FBI background check?  I know I have.  The information they include is very mundane but maybe in a few years it will include information about your DNA.  Our ability to understand … Continue reading

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How Searching Public Records Reveals the Hidden Web

The demand for information has exploded in the past few years as the Internet revolution continues in its third decade. Thanks to the advent of the Internet, humanity has published so much data online that it is just too large … Continue reading

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What Is a Hatter Anyway? And Why Are Hatters Always Mad?

I saw the following conversation on Twitter today. “We’re all mad as hatters here.” “What even is a hatter, anyway? And what are they always mad about?” “A hatter is someone who sells and makes hats for a living.” “Hatters … Continue reading

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