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A company’s culture goes far beyond what we see on the outside. In this article, I’ll be examining what culture is, how it matters in achieving goals, and which aspects we can see on the “surface.” Here’s an example. You walk into Grocery Store A, where you see a colorful display of fruits and vegetables.
Australian art historian Mary McGillivray created a series of informative and witty videos explaining what art movements a particular work of art is from and who the artist who painted it is.
The best interrail routes to travel Europe. Based on: culture, nature, history, and food. The Interrail routes mentioned are great for all types of travel.
Ida Wood, who lived for decades as a recluse in a New York City hotel, would have taken her secrets to the grave—if here sister hadn't gotten there first
Those royals are always up to something. Unfortunately, in the past, that something included inbreeding. Find out what kinds of conditions a shallow gene pool can cause.
Examining what it means to have Irish blood, outlining where Irish DNA comes from and who are the closest genetic relatives of the Irish in Europe. Of interest to anyone with Irish ancestry who wants to understand their genealogy.
Podcasts seem to have been made for history with that discipline’s episodic nature. Successful history podcasts require a lot of passion for the subject, dedication, extensive research, and attention to detail.
How to do family history takes you through the stages for successful genealogy research using links to the best articles on the web.
Welcome to my comprehensive guide for frugal living tips based on the teachings and lifestyle of billionaire Warren Buffett. If you’re in the early process of building wealth and reaching financial freedom, you’re in the right place. This article is inspired by one of the world’s most successful investors, Warren Buffett, renowned for his investment […]
Last time I explored the “The Secret of Learning Languages” with you and now I’d like to talk about just how fast you can learn a language. This is a frequent question people ask me. It is usually followed by, “it gets easier after each one your learn, right?”. It’s practically impossible to answer these... View Article
In my December newsletter, I said I wasn't going to write about Regina as much anymore and focus more on international locations, but after a friend of
From World War I to crazy historic civilizations that actually existed, these interesting history fact images will leave you more knowledgeable than before.
How a chicken farmer, a pair of princesses, and 27 imaginary spies helped the allies win World War II.
Willa Cather is often remembered as cantankerous and reclusive by biographers, but that’s not the necessarily the case. Willa Cather is sometimes remembered by biographers as cantankerous and reclusive. While […]
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Jerry Quinn discusses proper forms of address and peerage among feudal nobility.
There are quite a few letters we tossed aside as our language grew, and you probably never even knew they existed.
"Count" Victor Lustig once sold the Eiffel Tower to an unsuspecting scrap-metal dealer. Then he started thinking really big
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Forty Elephants was an all-female criminal gang that operated for nearly two centuries. Find out about them and other fascinating crime facts
Alternate history, long popular with fiction writers, has also been explored by historians and journalists. Here are some of their intriguing conclusions.
Do you have an Irish surname in your family tree? In this Letter from Ireland we look at the Tribes of Ireland in 1150. Join us as we take a tour off the kingdoms at this time and the surnames associated with them.
While the film got many things right, it also got a few things wrong — and there’s a major reason why Michael himself doesn’t like the movie.
Your family treasures – photos and keepsakes - are important to you. But your grown children may have told you they don't want them. Here’s what to do.
Visit the Ancestry blog to learn more about 8 Ways to Use Pinterest for Genealogy Research
Journalist Rebecca Skloot’s new book investigates how a poor black tobacco farmer had a groundbreaking impact on modern medicine
An article about researching the professions of the passengers who arrived onboard the Mayflower in 1620, using historical newspapers.
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Do you have an Irish Surname question? You've come to the right place!
You say pop...I say soda. Find out what regional sayings you're more prone to, based on where you grew up in the country.
Old French Canadian genealogy records reveal how a harmful mutation can hide from natural selection in a mother's DNA.
A little-known Mesopotamian poet and priestess, Enheduanna, is the subject of a new exhibition in New York. Diane Cole explores the political power she wielded.
In the 19th century along with the industrial development, physical labour became a theme in art. An example is Menzel's Iron Rolling Mill.
How to do family history takes you through the stages for successful genealogy research using links to the best articles on the web.
Scottish, Cornish, Welsh, Orcadian — Brits hailing from specific regions of the country have telltale genetic signatures, finds a groundbreaking new study. This gush of DNA data offers a time-machine ride through the history of Britain.
This post received much more attention than I anticipated. Due to some reader feedback, I have added some information about LDS Family Services to the end of the post. I also recommend Matt W.̵…
Obituaries are genealogy gold dust. You can learn key details about their life. Here’s how to find obituaries and how to use the clues in them.
Hugh B. Brown served as an apostle, and later, as a member of the First Presidency of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Before that, he worked for a short time as a professor of religion at Brigham Young University. While there, he received a letter from a close friend who was […]
Every old house has a story to tell. Find out when your home was built, who lived there, and how they changed it.