We often think of history as a series of separate stories, with famous figures standing alone in their own eras. But thanks to modern DNA testing and digital genealogy, we are discovering that the past is far more interconnected than we ever imagined. It...
He is one of the most famous faces in the world: the tall, bearded man in a top hat, pointing his finger to declare "I Want You." Uncle Sam is the instantly recognizable symbol of the United States government, but was he a real...