Genealogy Roundup, April 15
In this week’s roundup, a nostalgic look at the Ellis Island database, Irish dancers inspired by Annie Moore, a new research tool from the Library of Virginia, Idris Elba’s surprising DNA journey, and more.
Genealogy Roundup, March 4
In this week’s roundup, a book for Irish American Heritage and Women’s History Month, a touching reunion story about inherited traits, and more!
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, 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 13
In this week’s roundup, an intriguing exploration of the Carpathians, a WWII hero identified, and more!
Genealogy Roundup, June 25
In this week’s roundup, a beloved Ellis Island song, National Archives cuts, a twin seeks tribute for his brother, and more.
Genealogy Roundup, November 13
In this week's roundup, a dark secret uncovered in a British orphanage, the identification of a fallen soldier, the reluctant craft of writing obituaries, Ellis Island's first and last immigrants, memory-preserving technology, and more.
Genealogy Roundup, October 25
In this week's Roundup: Why archivists get rid of things, Meg Ryan's roots, a soldier lost in WWII accounted for, 84 year old twins who dress alike daily, and much more.
Genealogy Roundup, October 18
In this week's Roundup: The tombstone I was tempted to commission, changes to the U.S. Census, the musical road in Hungary, and more.
Genealogy Roundup, September 20
In this week's Roundup: An amazing AI tool that lets you "speak" in multiple languages, Italy's 'Ellis Island' museum, the wallpaper queens of L.A. and so much more.