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Dance, But Not That Way . . .

Photo, ". . . Ballets Russes. . . , 1936-1937," Max Dupain, Flickr Commons

Do you know how to dance the Sleigh Bell Polka? Learn the proper way to perform 19th and 20th century dances. [...] »

Advice for Beachgoers

Postcard, Winter surf bathing in Florida, c.1901-1907, Florida Memory

Long before sunblock, boogie boards, or bikinis...did ladies wear corsets to the beach? [...] »

As American as Mom…

Photo, "AT CALGGETT MEMORIAL HOSPITAL...," 1973, David Hiser, NARA

You know Mother's Day is all about mom, but do you know the history of the holiday? [...] »

Fashion Maven

Photo, [Woman in front of hat display], 1969, James Jowers, Flickr Commons

Do you have your mother's—and her mother's—fashion sense? [...] »

First Ladies' Firsts

Photo, Mrs. Nixon meeting with Big Bird, December 20, 1970

What about the other occupants of the White House? [...] »

Textbook Twisters: Salem Witch Trials

Lithograph, "The Witch No. 1," February 29, c1892, Joseph E. Baker, LoC

Burn the witch! Discover how historical coverage of the Salem Witch Trials has changed over time. [...] »

Potent Quotables: Every Vote Counts

Photo, Suffrage Straw Ride, c.1910-1915, Library of Congress

After more than two centuries of citizenship, much has been said about voting. Can you tell who said what? [...] »

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