Examines twentieth-century attire worn by the clergy, by members of particular groups such as Chassidic Jews and the Amish, and by individual members of the world's major religions in everyday life and for religious occasions.
Presents a short illustrated biography of Hatshepsut, first female Pharoah of ancient Egypt; and discusses her early childhood, how she became queen, and how she was able to become Pharoah.
Paintings by Pierre Auguste Renoir, Winslow Homer, Diego Rivera, and many others are used to trace the history of transportation from horses and sailing ships to trains, planes, and automobiles.
Describes methods and resources for tracing family genealogies, discussing interviewing, information collection and preservation, Internet searches, and other topics; and includes an international directory of records offices and archives.
Examines twentieth-century fashion trends in costumes, describing those worn for particular occasions, such as Halloween, and how they have changed over time.
