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Mark Twain's Watch Was this watch a gift from noted author American author Mark Twain?
Our Colored Heroes Story Update Tukufu’s story “Our Colored Heroes” struck a chord with many of you. Several asked how...
Annie Oakley Coin Was this coin a target for one of the Wild West's most popular female sharpshooters?
How to use Archives Learn how to successfully use archives for your research.
How to do Military Research Using military records in your research.
Kaiama Glover At the end of the day, history is a story.
Learn about Ballistics Collecting clues and evidence from bullets and firearms.
Long Expedition Is this the site of the one of the most significant expeditions in the United States?
Tukufu Zuberi Keen observer of the social and cultural forces that shape a mystery.
How to Analyze Photos Learn how to analyze your photographs.
Andrew Jackson's Mouth How was this wood fragment connected to one of the most celebrated political protests of the 19th century?
Eduardo Pagán Excited by history's journey of discovery and attacks investigations with a scholarly rigor.
Lincoln Forgery Could this piece of sheet music have come from Abraham Lincoln's private collection?
Beatles Autographs Are these genuine Beatles signatures?
Forensic Anthropology How to use a multi-disciplinary approach to uncover the secrets hidden in bones.