Here are your weekly historical highlights — articles touching on books, genealogy, science, archives, history majors, and even a snowball fight.
America’s oldest bibliophilic society has completed a $5-million renovation.
Back in 1600 a snowball fight became an armed street battle.
Read how DNA can be used to repatriate the remains of ancient Australian Aboriginals.
Do you know more about your family history than the average American?
If you have time, take a few minutes to think about “the decline of history majors and its impact on archives.”