Every postcard has its surprises, and this one from my collection is a little unusual. Instead of showing a scenic view or a tourist attraction, it shows a mural of a man who was both feared and...
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The Municipal Opera in Forest Park, St. Louis | Postcards from the Past
Every postcard in my collection has a story to tell, and this one takes us to Forest Park in St. Louis, Missouri. On the front, you see a lively crowd gathered at the Municipal Opera, better...
Mining, Utah’s Greatest Industry | Postcards from the Past
Every postcard has a story to tell, and this one from my collection takes us into the world of Utah mining. The front of the card is filled with colorful illustrations of mines, towns, and the people...
Genealogy MythBusters: Does Genealogy End at the Ocean?
If you’ve been researching family history for any length of time, you’ve probably heard someone say, “Well, the trail stops with the immigrant ancestor. Once you hit the ocean, you can’t go any...
6 “Must-Do” Genealogy Projects for October
Are you looking for some excellent genealogy projects to keep you busy and building your family tree in October? Here are six of them you definitely must do.
Genealogy MythBusters: DNA Testing Will Solve Every Brick Wall
In recent years, DNA testing has become one of the hottest tools in genealogy. It promises quick answers to old questions, colorful charts that tell you your ethnic breakdown, and even lists of...
Genealogy MythBusters: Was Your Ancestor Truly 100% One Ethnicity?
Many of us grow up hearing stories about our family’s background. Maybe your grandmother insisted her side of the family was “pure Irish.” Or perhaps your grandfather proudly declared that his...
Genealogy MythBusters: Does a Master Family Tree with All the Answers Actually Exist?
One of the most tempting shortcuts in genealogy is the idea of the “master family tree.” A single, giant, authoritative tree where everyone is already linked, all the names and dates are correct, and...
Genealogy MythBusters: Is All of Genealogy Really Online Now?
The internet has changed genealogy forever. A few clicks can uncover census records, passenger lists, or even digitized newspapers that once took months of travel and library time to access...
Genealogy Mythbusters: Can You Really Trust the Census to Be 100% Accurate?
For genealogists, the census is like a treasure chest. Those big sheets of names, ages, occupations, and birthplaces are often the first stop when we start tracing a family tree. They feel official...