In Greece, “Ochi” Again
The Greeks rallied under the word "ochi", or no, as the Italians attempted to gain control of Greece during 1940-1941.
Unlocking Your Ancestor’s Political Leanings
Ethnicity and job occupation are but a few factors in tracing the political leanings of your ancestors.
Laos’ Perplexing Plain of Jars
Scattered across 15,000 square km of rolling hills, rice paddies, and forests of Xieng Khouang Province in Laos is a mysterious plain of jars.
Never Mind That Extra Second, What Happened to Those 11 Days?
The 1752 British transition from Julian to Gregorian calendar added 11 days to people's lives.
The American Revolution and Genealogy Research
The history of loyalists and rebels in the American Revolution and genealogy research.
Six Hundred Years of Government Intervention in the Labor Markets
A Harvard law professor argues that the laissez-faire era in the 19th century represented a blip in a long history of powerful labor regulations.