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The Confederate Diary That Suggests Varina Howell Davis, First Lady of the Confederacy, Had Mixed Heritage
Wedding photograph of Jefferson Davis and Varina Howell, 1845 (Source: New York Public Library) Varina Howell Davis , the second wife of...
Jan 22
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Beethoven’s Hidden Heritage: Exploring the Mixed Roots of a Musical Genius
Ludwig van Beethoven , one of the most influential composers in Western music, is often associated with German heritage, but his...
Jan 20
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