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'Jerusalem of the North', 1835

An American explorer in Kyiv

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[History by Numbers] 'We shrunk the kids'

How household sizes have varied over time

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The vegan hermit, 1654

One man describes his battle of body and soul

May 26 •

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On the road to Canandaigua, 1794, cont'd

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Want to buy a rhino? (1684)

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How much for an elephant? 1875

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Dolby's downfall, 1900 [audio available!]

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Encounters on the road to Candandaigua, 1794

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Histories

Histories

Regular stories from the hidden corners of history, in the words of those who were there. Paying subscribers also receive the History by Numbers series.

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