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  • Niagara Silk and How the World Dressed In It

    Niagara Silk and How the World Dressed In It

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    Silk! The word alone conjures thoughts of enchantment and carnal sensations. Americans have dressed in silk for more than two centuries, but others have been doing so for thousands of years. We use silk for many things: parachutes to socks. Learn the fascinating history of an American silk mill.

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Postcard History’s tour of the world’s most famous arches continues in Paris. L’Arc de Triomphe, the best known landmark in France is your destination. Dr. Nathaniel Dancer is your guide.

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