PREVIEW AN ISSUE We have prepared an online preview of our print based magazine for you to review. CURRENT ISSUE The World of 1700-1709: Tania Henvey looks back to a decade of violence and change. The Poor Man's Telegram: David A. Norris takes a look at the history of the postcard. Coffeehouses: Melody Packman sifts through the rise and decline of early coffeehouses. The Coast Guard: Edwin M. Knights explores the history of the Coast Guard. The Secret of Locks: Jeff Chapman picks through the story behind one of the world's essential machines. Who Were the Huguenots?: Xenia Stanford relates the history of this troubled group. Roller Coasters: Tania Henvey goes over the ups and downs of a favorite pastime. The Garment Industry: Barbara Krasner-Khait describes the development of the clothing industry. Flappers: Julie Bedford looks back at the party girls of the 1920s. A Little Fun on the Prairie: Shirley Gilfert reports on what early western pioneers did for a good time. Join History Magazine On A Journey Into the Past! Little-Known Facts In our "History Notes" feature and throughtout each issue, History offers the juicy tidbits that make history fun. Did you know that pepper once cost its weight in gold, that Thomas Jefferson bred geese to satisfy his need for quill pens and that a single tulip bulb was worth more than a horse and carriage in 17th-century Holland? How They Lived Informative articles trace the extraordinary lives ordinary people led - covering subjects like the one-room school-house, farming in the New World and 19th-century nightlife - providing vivid detail about the times in which your ancestors lived, filling out your family history and connecting you to your roots. Era Profiles In each issue, we examine a historical period in depth, with mapds, timelines and articles on some of the key events of the age - revealing, for example, that Greek independence, the Erie Canal, the first railroads, Beethoven's Ninth and the Missouri Compromise were all achievements of the 1820s. In-Depth Profiles In each issue we focus on a historical invention or innovation that has changed our way of life - from necessities like refrigeration, bicycles and sewer systems to fun stuff like rollerskates, circuses and soft drinks - providing insight that will allow you to view the world with a new perspective. Real-Life Adventures Read fascinating stories of the challenges faced by real people - such as laying the first trans-Atlantic cable, escaping slavery via the underground railroad or crossing the Oregon Trail to settle in the West - that highlight the struggles, joys and triumphs of the past. Reference Tools Our "Hindsight" section's recommendation on books, movies and other items of interest - coupled with our research references throughout the magazine - provide starting points for further learning. SUBSCRIBE