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Even with a warm couple of days this week, fall is unquestionably in the air in Wisconsin. You’ve probably been able to turn off the air conditioner, the…
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The television show, Mad Men, created a craze where people embraced vintage. Fans would throw parties and have vintage-themed weddings where the guests…
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As fall approaches, many Badger fans are heading out to Camp Randall to support their football team. However, about 150 years ago, the land didn’t house a…
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History is increasingly becoming accessible to users online. Newspapers and books are digitized, historic census records are easy to navigate and search…
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Ever wondered how people got up on those old-timey high-wheel bicycles in the days of yore? Now you can find out how - and try yourself - at Old World…
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We take for granted that Santa Claus and Christmas trees are symbols of the Christmas season, but there are other traditions with lesser known…
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When was the last time you found yourself in need of some reliable rope?Today, rope is one of those objects we simply take for granted - easy to find in…
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Wisconsin's early settlers didn't plant gardens for decoration - they were their primary food sources.Many Milwaukee area gardens serve a decorative or…
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In today's fast-paced, technology-dependent world, have you ever found yourself wanting to go back to a simpler time, perhaps romanticizing what it would…