New Year’s Day was a bigger celebration than Christmas in 19th-century France.| Shannon Selin
In 1822, John Quincy and Louisa Adams marked their 25th anniversary.| Shannon Selin
Christmas Eve traditions in 19th century Pennsylvania included shopping, merry-making, and a visit from ‘Bellschniggle,’ Christkindle or St. Nicholas.| Shannon Selin
A selection of newspaper extracts to give you the flavour of an early 19th century Christmas, including some puzzles to amuse you during the holidays.| Shannon Selin
Christmas gift ideas in the 19th century ranged from "a well-chosen book" to "elegant preparations for the toilet" to bread, bullocks, and coal.| Shannon Selin
In 1821, after years of obsessive work, John Quincy Adams produced a Report Upon Weights and Measures. He thought it would be his most important literary accomplishment.| Shannon Selin
Beginning at age 50, 6th US President John Quincy Adams went swimming almost every summer in the Potomac River in Washington, DC. Once he nearly drowned.| Shannon Selin
A John Quincy Adams portrait at Harvard University features a head by Gilbert Stuart and body by Thomas Sully. Here's how that happened.| Shannon Selin
Sixth US President John Quincy Adams was inaugurated on March 4, 1825. Relatively unpopular, Adams tried to heal electoral divisions in his inaugural address.| Shannon Selin
Every New Year’s Day, 6th US President John Quincy Adams offered his reflections on the past year. Here is a sample of his New Year’s Day musings.| Shannon Selin
Born in London, Louisa Adams had European polish and charm.| Shannon Selin
Though critical of Napoleon, John Quincy Adams had a sneaking admiration for the French Emperor, especially compared to the hereditary rulers of Europe.| Shannon Selin
Things you might not know about America's sixth president| Shannon Selin
John Quincy Adams met the witty French writer Madame de Staël in Russia in 1812 and in France in 1815. He admired her eloquence more than her logic.| Shannon Selin