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The best April Fool's prank in history?
An hour-long Swiss Radio broadcast in 1967 announced that U.S. astronauts had just landed on the moon ... more than two years before it really happened: The broadcast (which aired...
The best April Fool's prank in history?
An hour-long Swiss Radio broadcast in 1967 announced that U.S. astronauts had just landed on the moon ... more than two years before it really happened: The broadcast (which aired...
German genealogy basics from American Ancestors...
We are members of the New England Historic Genealogical Society (NEHGS) and receive their fantastic magazine, American Ancestors. A recent issue digs into German genealogy. While we don't have German ancestors, reading...
German genealogy basics from American Ancestors...
We are members of the New England Historic Genealogical Society (NEHGS) and receive their fantastic magazine, American Ancestors. A recent issue digs into German genealogy. While we don't have German ancestors, reading...
Coming this week: 1950 federal census records!
Do you remember 1950? Some readers were children or even young adults, and may recall the changes taking place in the aftermath of World War II. When we talk with relatives who...
Coming this week: 1950 federal census records!
Do you remember 1950? Some readers were children or even young adults, and may recall the changes taking place in the aftermath of World War II. When we talk with relatives who...
Video: How is Winston Churchill related to Lady...
This incredible video breaks down the family ties between Winston Churchill and Lady Di. It's fun to learn about history in such a visual way!
Video: How is Winston Churchill related to Lady...
This incredible video breaks down the family ties between Winston Churchill and Lady Di. It's fun to learn about history in such a visual way!
Legacy list: What would you pass down to your h...
We wanted to share some follow-up to a newsletter article we published last month, which discussed the Swedish "Death Cleaning" concept for decluttering. There were a number of reactions to the related question posed...
Legacy list: What would you pass down to your h...
We wanted to share some follow-up to a newsletter article we published last month, which discussed the Swedish "Death Cleaning" concept for decluttering. There were a number of reactions to the related question posed...
Genealogy reality check: When it comes to famou...
Extreme care has to be taken with family legends. Without real evidence, half-remembered stories or hazy tales from previous centuries can take on a life of their own.
Genealogy reality check: When it comes to famou...
Extreme care has to be taken with family legends. Without real evidence, half-remembered stories or hazy tales from previous centuries can take on a life of their own.