Vol. 25, No. 22 — May 28, 2020
Pierogi: The Traditional Dish from Central and Eastern Europe
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Pierogis are an iconic food most usually associated with Polish culture, but actually, they’ve historically been made in different variations all throughout Eastern and Central Europe. Lots of families pass their pierogi recipes on to future generations, which means that there’s a lot to learn from this food. Depending on the variant, you may even be able to learn a little something about your family’s roots.
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Henry VI: Who’s Who in the Wars of the Roses
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Henry VI was a key player in the Wars of the Roses. In fact, the roots of the war began a century earlier with Henry VI’s grandfather, Henry IV. Henry IV overthrew his cousin, Richard II, from the throne. They both shared a grandfather in King Edward III, each being a son of a different child of Edward. The root of the conflict of the war was which branch of the family had a better claim to the throne. While the line of succession passed peacefully from Henry IV to
his son, Henry V, and to his son, Henry VI, it was during Henry VI’s reign that the rival branch of Edward III’s descendants came forward and stated they had the better claim to the throne. This was the beginning of the war.
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The History of Memorial Day
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Memorial Day is celebrated on the last Monday of May and is meant to celebrate and honor those who fell during service with the U.S. military. The point of the holiday is clear, but its origins are not. Read along as we study the history of Memorial Day in the United States.
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Everything You Need to Know About the 1890 US Federal Census
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The 1890 US Federal Census was the eleventh census to be taken in the United States. Enumeration began on June 2, 1890, and when it was done, the population of the nation was determined to be over 62 million. This was a twenty-five percent increase in population from the previous census in 1880. It was the first census to have its data tabulated by a machine, rather than by human workers, and the first to show that enough people had migrated west that the storied
American frontier had officially disappeared.
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W. Eugene Smith: Life and Contributions to Photography
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There are many photographers who have made monumental contributions to the art. One of those photographers was W. Eugene Smith, a man who became famous for taking the photo essay and turning it into the beautiful in-depth story that we know it as today.
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