History

Anzac Day is considered by the majority of Australians as their most significant national occasion. The 25th of April signifies the anniversary of the first primary military undertaking fought by Australian and New Zealand troops during World War I. Those fighting soldiers soon became recognized as Anzacs (the acronym for Australian and New Zealand Army Corps). The pride that recognition …

As with many classic games that have been played for thousands of years, the true origin of dominoes is not definitively documented and requires some historical speculation. Based on the numbering system of dominoes, it’s almost certain that they were inspired by dice and are probably nearly as old. The very first set of dominoes was found in Tutankhamen’s tomb …

How do we know that dinosaurs, animals that became extinct before recorded history, ever existed in the first place? The answer is fossils and scientists. Fossils are what scientists study to learn about the history of the earth. Fossils are ancient dinosaur bones that were covered up by the earth over time. Gradually, the bone material broke down and was …

Learning about your ancestors is a good way to discover yourself. You might have had a long lineage of navy men or come from a line of judges. Family interests and activities are often passed from one generation to the next, however, sometimes we never know where our family customs and traditions started. Ancestry.com takes you on a unique journey …