Captured in Time: Syrian Immigrant Sultana Numeir upon Arrival in America in 1890
The fact that this image exists is remarkable enough, but the story that spilled out of it is even more so.
Genealogy Roundup, September 10
In this week’s roundup, surprising trivia about Hitler’s half-brother, errors found on Ancestry, Ukrainian women safeguarding photographic treasures, and more.
Genealogy Roundup, September 3
In this week’s roundup, Taylor Swift’s ancestral roots, fascinating cemeteries, a book tracing the rise of genetic and forensic genealogy, and more.
Captured in Time: 8-Year-Old Percy Hemingway upon Arrival in America in 1890
Percy Hemingway, age 8 Percy Hemingway was a [...]
Genealogy Roundup, August 27
In this week’s roundup, a film recommendation, troubling take on DNA sharing and the law, an interesting Ellis Island fact, and more.
Genealogy Roundup, August 20
In this week’s roundup, a journey through Europe’s emigration museums, the fallout from DNA surprises, the discovery of a photographer’s lost rural photos, and more!
Captured in Time: The Immigrant Lillicrap Family upon Arrival in America in 1890
Bessie Lillicrap must have been exhausted when she arrived in New York with her children.
Genealogy Roundup, August 13
In this week’s roundup, an intriguing exploration of the Carpathians, a WWII hero identified, and more!
Genealogy Roundup, August 6
In this week’s roundup, a Midwesterner’s link to royal history, a Genealogy Classic on heritage travel, a dubious online tool for cold case investigations, and more!
Genealogy Roundup, July 30
In this week’s roundup, WWII hero identified, a fascinating visit to Hart Island, a genealogy book recommendation, and more!