More than 150 New Papers from the US, Canada, and Panama!
We’ve been busy in 2024 and are pleased to announce that we’ve added 150+ new papers to our archives since January 1. The Winchester Sun: November 11, 1918 If you have an interest in the history of...
View ArticleTips for Finding Deceased Ancestors in the Papers
Last year, some of the most frequently searched words on Newspapers.com included obituary, obituaries, died, death, and funeral. With so many of you searching for newspaper articles about deceased...
View ArticleGuinness World Records: How a Brewery Launched a Book on Records
Did you know that The Guinness Book of Records resulted from a friendly disagreement about the fastest bird in the world? In the 1950s, Sir Hugh Beaver, the managing director of Guinness Brewery,...
View Article8 Pawsitively Incredible Dog Stories That Will Make Your Day
Some heroes wear collars not capes! We dug into the archives on Newspapers.com to uncover news stories of ordinary dogs who did extraordinary things. From tales of canine courage to accounts of...
View Article450+ New Papers from 15 States, Australia, England & Scotland!
We are happy to announce that we’ve added more than 450 new papers to our archives in March! Some of these newspapers result from a new partnership with Boone Newsmedia. In the upcoming months, we...
View ArticleWhy Do the Clocks Go Forward in the UK?
Every year, on the last Sunday in March in the UK, the clocks go forward an hour at 1 a.m. Known as British Summer Time, it aims to harness the extra hours of daylight afforded by setting the clocks...
View ArticleApril 1, 1946: Hawaiian Tsunami Wreaks Destruction
On April 1, 1946, an 8.6-magnitude earthquake off the Aleutian Islands triggered a tsunami that raced at 500 mph across the Pacific and roared ashore in Hawaii, killing 159 people. It was the largest...
View Article5 Touching Stories to Celebrate National Siblings Day
Siblings. Can’t live with them, can’t live without them. But at the end of the day, many of us are lucky to have unique relationships and a special bond with our brothers and sisters. National...
View ArticleBeyond Ellis Island: Immigration at the Port of Philadelphia
In 1681, William Penn received a charter from King Charles II of England to develop the colony of Philadelphia in North America. The proposed society would be built on religious liberty and principles...
View Article10 Odd Stories that Really Ran in Newspapers
Ready to be entertained, intrigued, and maybe even a little bewildered? Step into the weird and wonderful world of old newspapers! We searched Newspapers.com to gather 10 odd articles and headlines...
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