It's #MapMonsterMonday! Is that a unicorn?? It sure looks like one on this 1786 Armenian-language map of Africa. Spot it - and other wildlife - here: https://t.co/QPLyUvpUHY https://t.co/TCdTBxqZbh It's #MapMonsterMonday! Is that a unicorn?? It sure looks like one on this 178…
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Investigating the history of our family creates a personal connection to the past. Join us on February 5 for a program with expert Linda Crichlow White, where we will discuss researching, the role of race in genealogy, and the importance of family history: …
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Studying the ‘Lost Habitable’ World of Venus via NASA https://t.co/cCyHRKopAU https://t.co/dPlvkuKV4S
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This administrative map of Africa depicts how the continent was divided in 1954. Many of the colonies seen here would go on to gain independence in the decades following World War Two. Take a look: https://t.co/sPbvZPKhAY https://t.co/TeYTqbf0ac This administrative map of Afr…
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Today in History - January 24 https://t.co/dt5ENLGKRp On January 24, 1848, James W. Marshall discovered gold on the property of Johann A. Sutter near Coloma, California. Continue reading. Click here to search Today in History for other historic moments.
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At the beginning of the 20th century, two pianos and two presidents helped turn the White House into a cultural center for music and the arts. #DCHistory https://t.co/OiaSA8kRPl At the beginning of the 20th century, two pianos and two presidents helped turn the White House i…
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