Sock hops. Drive-ins. Juke boxes. Fuzzy dice. Letterman jackets. Poodle skirts, bobby socks and saddle shoes. Do the...
Genealogy Gems Podcast Episode 181
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History Articles
NEW Genealogy Gems Book Club Title: Pioneer Girl (Laura Ingalls Wilder)
When Lisa and I were young we read the "Little House" series of children's books about growing up on the western U.S....
See the Incredible Piece of History This Auctioneer Stumbled Into
Every man-made object has a story behind it--and sometimes an entire chapter in history. One such object is a bottle...
Annie Barrows Talks Family History and The Truth According to Us
If you've read The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society, you know how brilliantly co-author Annie Barrows...
The 1910 Census in Puerto Rico: A Surprising Lesson on Using Census Records for Genealogy
Imagine taking a standard U.S. census form, translating it into Spanish, administering it to a newly-American...
Technology United These Long-Lost Siblings 90 Years Ago!
It's common to hear of long-lost relatives who rediscover each other online or through DNA tests. But nearly 100 years...
Find Old Maps and More: Genealogy Gems Premium Podcast Episode 122
Genealogy Gems Premium members can now listen to Genealogy Gems Premium podcast episode 122! This episode brings to...
3 Sources for Historic Maps that May Surprise You
Old maps are an essential tool for discovering more about your family's history. If you have exhausted more...
Find Your Ancestors in English Manorial Records
Was your ancestor the lord of an English manor or, more likely, someone who lived and worked in the...