The Empire State Building is an iconic American building with enduring and enormous popularity. Built in the 1930s, it was the world’s tallest building for decades and is still a must-see NYC tourist...
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Union Terminal in Cincinnati Ohio
Union Terminal in Cincinnati, Ohio is a famous Art Deco building that has been used as a train station to varying amounts since the 1930’s. It is, perhaps, more famous for the museum that now takes...
The State Capitals: Kentucky
Frankfort is the capital of the state of Kentucky. While it is not the best known of the state capitals, it is just as important as the others, and plays a large role in the state and national...
What is the Indo-European Language, and What Does it Have to Do with Your Ancestry?
Are you interested in the origins of languages? One of the largest language groups of the ancient world (possibly THE largest) was known as Indo-European, and hundreds of languages and dialects have...
The State Capitals: Kansas
Topeka is the capital city of the state of Kansas. It has a history of human habitation that goes back thousands of years at least, and possibly more. Here is the story of Topeka, from its earliest...
The Lost Treasure of Francis Wainwright: Chapter 1: A Genealogical Mystery
Martha Jane Willick’s three granddaughters and two grandsons are about to go on the genealogical adventure of their lives. Left an ancient daguerreotype photo of their 3x great-grandmother by Martha...
How to Use the Dawes Rolls in Your Genealogy Research
Are you looking into your Native American ancestry? Many Americans believe they have this ancestry, but only a few do. If you do, and you know it with certainty, the Dawes Rolls can help you find...
Who’s Who in the American Revolution: John Adams
He was our nation’s second president, but he was much more than that alone. He almost single-handedly kept the revolutionary spirit going, got independence declared, and managed the war from the...
Improving Your Family Tree by Understanding Genealogical Relationship Terms
Are you familiar with the most common genealogy terms regarding family relationships? Some are used in everyday life, while others are only used in genealogy research. Knowing the meaning of these...
How to Be the Best Family Archivist in Five Easy Steps
Are you the keeper of your family heirlooms? This makes you an archivist, whether you became one by choice or by default. You naturally want to keep those artifacts in excellent condition to be...