I've been doing #genealogy since I was eight. I created this account along with "A Deck of Ancestors" blog, for participating in Amy Johnson Crow's #52Ancestors Challenge. (I'm also @vanderfluit.bsky.social) 🍁 https://deckofancestors.com/
1 August 1944 | The 82nd anniversary of the beginning of the Warsaw Uprising. Today, we commemorate some 13,000 citizens of Warsaw who were deported by the Germans to Auschwitz during the uprising. Learn about their fate from our #podcast: https://bit.ly/3TxXiX1
29 July 2026 It’s time to get loud about NARA closures. Go to saveournationalarchives.org #Genealogy #NARA #NationalArchives
The great thing about today's Nazis is that they burn books for both ideology AND profit
Shiro SiriusI don’t want to be too sensationalist about this but also I’m the least violent person in the world and I think if someone said this to my face I’d hit them
30 July 2026 Who will you contact about National Archives closures? #Genealogy #NARA #NationalArchives
Only one of my grandparents was born before 1926 and he would only have been 4. But if I were a great grandparent I could have been a train driver, butcher, machinist, roadman, housekeeper or homemaker.
RevanEnough “what would you do on the commune questions” If you got sent back 100 years and were given your grandparent’s job, what are you doing?
Name of the day: Neptune Blood, a chemist living in Dublin in 1926 from Co. Clare. nationalarchives.ie/collections/...
Any #genealogy pals able to help me? I am trying to find a birth record for my great-great-grandmother who was born in Sydney Nova Scotia in 1903. Of course, this is in the gap when there are no civil records kept. The person in question is Methodist - so it looks like it should be UCC.
A slavery & colonial trail launched in Glasgow by the city council where in the 18th & 19th centuries merchants amassed fortunes through the tobacco, sugar & cotton trades. The city has more than 60 streets & buildings with connections to slavery. 👇 www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Glasgow's 'uncomfortable' colonial history marked by new city trailThe city has more than 60 streets and locations with historic connections to slavery, including Buchanan Street.www.bbc.co.uk
DNA tests give 'false sense of security' about family history, genetics expert Professor Turi King warns: www.whodoyouthinkyouaremaga...
Some stories stay with us for a lifetime. Athlete and activist Rick Hansen joined us to revisit his favourite Heritage Minute, reflecting on the legacy of his late friend, Terry Fox. #PartofourHeritage
The Heritage Minute based on Rick Hansen's friend, Terry FoxSome stories stay with us for a lifetime.
Athlete and activist Rick Hansen joined us to revisit his favourite Heritage Minute, reflecting on the legacy of his late friend, Terry Fox.
In 2026, we’re celebrating 35 years of the Heritage Minutes with Canadians reflecting on the stories that continue to shape our understanding of the country. Join us each week as we explore Canada’s history — minute by minute.
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In this week’s roundup, the future of genetic genealogy, a welcome home for a WWII hero, a journey from America to Israel, a threat to historic records, and more! megansmolenyak.com/genealogy-ro...
Genealogy Roundup, July 22 - Megan SmolenyakIn this week’s roundup, the future of genetic genealogy, a welcome home for a WWII hero, a journey from America to Israel, a threat to historic records, and more!megansmolenyak.com
BBC News - They became best friends – then discovered they were brother and sister www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
They became best friends – then discovered they were brother and sisterAndrea Urmston knew she had an adopted brother, only to discover he was already her closest friend.www.bbc.co.uk
#Genealogy #FamilyHistory Do you agree? Unsourced family trees = Genealogy Slop! climbingmyfamilytree.blogspot.com/2026/07/unso...
Unsourced Family Trees = Genealogy SlopGenealogy research and commentary by Marian Burk Wood, speaker and author of "Planning a Future for Your Family's Past," available from Amazon.com.climbingmyfamilytree.blogspot.com
A woman’s name in the newspaper often depended on the event being reported rather than her legal identity. Discover all the ways that newspapers obscured their identity and what to do about finding them at buff.ly/C159pHq #genealogy
21 years ago today, Canada became the 4th country in the world, and 1st outside of Europe, to legalize same-sex marriage. The sky didn’t fall. Hell didn’t break loose. Only Canada’s capacity for love and acceptance increased. Now over 30+ countries have followed Canada’s lead.
On this day in 2022, I started @projectinfant.ie, it's come on leaps and bounds from when it first began. On the website itself it's been a little quiet, but behind the scenes there is plenty going on and will eventually upload! Thank you to those who have supported me along the way! ❤️ #Genealogy
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It’s here! Very much looking forward to visiting in October. We will look at the Sutton Hoo treasures too during our visit. www.bbc.co.uk/news/article... #BayeuxTapestry
Bayeux Tapestry delivered to British Museum in dead of nightThe famous artefact depicting events leading up to the Norman Conquest of England will go on display in September.www.bbc.co.uk
📢 Once more for the people in the back: - Most [more than 95%] of archives have not been digitized. - Most of humanity's knowledge and memory is *not* reachable by LLMs. - Believing that AI can provid you with comprehensive, definitive, "intelligent" results is folly.
Jesse LockerGiving myself a headache in the archives
Richmond to celebrate Pride Week from July 27 to Aug. 2
Richmond to celebrate Pride Week from July 27 to Aug. 2Richmond Pride Week features 20 events celebrating the LGBTQ+ community.dlvr.it
Family History Societies survive because of volunteers. Every hour given helps protect records, knowledge, and heritage. With just a little time you can get involved in many different ways. Find your local society and ask about how you can help? www.familyhistoryfederation.com/find-a-society