Articles related to "Lineage"



Lineage Societies
Do you have prominent or historically significant people in your tree? You might be able to join one of these notable lineage societies.
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Ancestry of George W. Bush
A prominent figure in the news these days, George W. Bush is a president with genealogical ties to old English royalty.
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How Obama, Bush and Palin Are Related
President Barack Obama, the two Bush former presidents and Sarah Palin all descend from early American settlers Samuel and Sarah (Soole) Hinckley of Massachusetts.
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The DAR Society
The DAR is a historical and genealogical organization that is open to any women descended from an American patriot. Their resource library is valuable to genealogists.
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Shakespeare Sonnet 16
The speaker of Sonnet 16 likens the struggle with time to war. The young man is at war with Time as if it were a bloody tyrant he has encountered on a battlefield.
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Two Genealogies of Jesus
The differences between the two genealogies of Jesus in the Bible has long been debated, with a few select theories arising to explain the discrepancies.
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Was Jesus Married?
A look into the possibility of Jesus being married through facts and historical reference.
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THE HAIDA NATION
The Haida was once the most powerful of Canada's Native People's. They lived on the islands just off Canada's Northwest Coast. Large elaborately carved canoes enabled them to navigate the treacherous waters of the Pacific Ocean. Today, the Haida still reside on Graham Island and they have wonderful traditions that are of interest to the world.
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What If?
The Origins of the Alien Abduction and Hybridization Programs.

African Marriage: An Alliance Between Kin Groups
Pre-colonial marriage in Africa was an alliance between two kin groups, rather than two individuals. This ensured the proper treatment of wives as well as the continuation of family lines through childbirth and child rearing.
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Dalai Lama versus Dorje Shugden
The Western Shugden Society has alleged the Dalai Lama is enforcing a ban that puts spiritual freedom in jeopardy. Is His Holiness guilty of religious cleansing?
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How Obama Is Kin to 7 Presidents and 2 Kings
President Obama shares ancestors with seven other presidents and two kings, but so do thousands of Americans who descend from colonial families.
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North American Foxes
Several fox species exist in North America. These "cat-like" predators have adapted well to urban settings but are still being destroyed as pests and for their fur.
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Palin Descent from Pilgrim Richard Warren
Sarah Palin descends from Mayflower pilgrim Richard Warren, about whom not much is known. It is estimated that Warren has 14 million descendants.
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Earliest Africa: The Cradle of Humankind
Africa is the birthplace of humankind and the birthplace of the earliest technology, which formed the basis for our lives today. This article recounts the fossil discoveries and the ideas of major archeologists and scientists about the development of humankind.
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Historic Patterns
Whether you call it vintage, retro, or historic, making antique knitting or crochet patterns can be a greatly rewarding experience. Includes many free patterns to make!
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Jesus Was Aboriginal
The Christ poll I ran was misleading - Jesus' appearance is irrelevant to his African ethnicity, and to his politics - aboriginal activism against colonial oppression.
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Taoist Ancestor Worship
Why is ancestor worship important for Taoists? What is The Festival of the Spirits of the Dead?
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The Dorje Shugden Controversy
Dorje Shugden. Whether he's a good guy or a bad guy remains to be seen. Thousands of followers all over the world say he's a Buddha while others say he's an evil spirit.
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Bourbon Roses
a rose class with a funny name has remained popular for more than 150 years.
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Why Judaism Rejects Christianity II
Part 2 of why Judaism rejects the Christian view of the Messiah.
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Maggie the Kerry Blue Terrier: The international life of a Pureb

Record Keeping For Your Birds
An introduction into my new series on record keeping for bird owners.
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Gediminas of Lithuania
The Grand Duchy of Lithuania was ruled by Grand Duke Gediminas who sought help from the Pope, but remained pagan in the end.
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Much ado about Arwen: Elven Princess
A profile of Arwen as portrayed by J.R.R. Tolkien, and how the original character may have inspired Peter Jackson to extrapolate abilities she did not display in the book.
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County Mayo Must Visit Sites
Some sites that deal with County Mayo that contain useful research records and tools.
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Which parts of Middle-earth will we not see?
A discussion of several places in Middle-earth which are never seen in either Tolkien's book or Peter Jackson's movies, but of which J.R.R. Tolkien told us much.
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Any Given Saturday Getting Better
A two-of-three winner as a juvenile, Any Given Saturday won the Sam F. Davis Stakes in his 2007 debut, then cooled off. Now, he' s won the Haskell and Brooklyn Handicaps.
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Confucius
The life, times, and thoughts of one of the world's most famous philosophers
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Manichaeism
Founded by the third-century Persian Prophet Mani, this Gnostic sect was once a contender among the great religions of the Old World.
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Mixed-Bloods in America
The mixed-blood population in America faces a unique set of challenges. Gaining cultural respect and fighting for basic rights are still high on the agenda.
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Queen's Day in the Netherlands
Cheese, liquorice and canal cruising aside, the Dutch are renowned for Queen's Day, an open-air festivity where millions spill onto the streets to party, barter and spend
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The Author of Eragon
Christopher Paolini is the author of the book Eragon. The book quickly became a very popular movie. Learn some interesting facts about this young author.
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And then there's Foxglove
Foxglove has a lot going for it, and though it is not really a wildflower, and not native to North America, well, it behaves otherwise. And it's even one of those in-between odds and ends of September I began writing about last week...
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Aromatherapeutic Roses III
We're not done yet picking the right rose! You're climate may mean the world to your new friends.
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Book Review: Santa Claus: Is He For Your Child?
This installment is a review of the book, "Santa Claus: Is He For Your Child?" This book is available through Amazon.com via Suite's Marketplace.
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Classic Authors: Edith Wharton
A brief biography of Edith Wharton
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Divorce: The Not-So Great Divide...
Not for couples in India the quick-fix remedy of a court granted divorce. There is taboo attached to the "D" word- social as well as familial. And husbands and wives are rethinking their priorities.
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That Jesus Christ Was Born a Jew: Part 6, Promise to David
God made a promise to King David that the Savior would come from his descendants. Herein Luther shows how in the way God expresses the Promise to David the Promise is more than just sons and a dynasty, but an Everlasting Dynasty from a woman long after David has died.
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The Dark News About Men
An examination of the evidence that shows men have an inbred tendency toward violence and murder.
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The Trung Sisters and Vietnam's First Resistance
The Trung sisters led early resistance of the Vietnamese against the Chinese. This is their story, together with a historical perspective.
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Allusions to Kings in O. Henry
William Sydney Porter assumes his reader's have a solid knowledge of the Bible and will not only recognize but understand the allusions he uses in his narrative.
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American Iron: The Cars That Defined American Mobility
Here is a rationale for what may be termed the American automotive heartbeat, and a brief history of the American automotive industry. Our cars continue to define our lives in very special ways. Presented here is an explanation of perhaps the two foremost reasons in the mindset of American culture, for our continuing interest in automobiles. Viewing different manufacturers and different time periods, we can still see a common thread running through our cultural perspective. Two criteria seem to appear in most every case, pointing to the difference between the ordinary and the exceptional examples of the automobile. What is our attachment to these machines? And how can it be the same despite the apparently dissimilar vehicles of yesteryear and today? Our attachment is the same despite the differences between a 1904 Stoddard-Dayton and a 2004 SUV.
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Any Given Saturday to Darley Stud
Any Given Saturday, of A.P. Indy blood, came on late to grab three straight victories this summer. He'll stand at Darley for top dollar with Street Sense and Hard Spun.
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Fallen Angels - The Alien Abductors
The Defeated of the First "Race" War

Flying Changes by Sara Gruen
A review of Sara Gruen's "Flying Changes", the story of a famly of equestrian women in New Hampshire who are stronger than they imagine.
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Gene Flow as a Mechanism of Evolution
This planet teems with an amazing diversity of living species. How does gene flow help drive the process of evolution to produce such a riotous multitude of life?
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Genetic Drift as a Mechanism of Evolution
This planet teems with an amazing diversity of living species. How does genetic drift help drive the process of evolution to produce such a riotous multitude of life?
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Hellsing: Ultimate OVA
A synopsis of the OVA series adapted from the Japanese manga Hellsing, dealing with vampires, religion, and buckets of blood.
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How To Marry An English Lord: The Uniting of British Lords and American Heiresses
Article about the trend of rich American heiresses marrying into British nobility during America's Gilded Age, 1870-1914.
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