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PODCAST Episode 1: From Paper To People

Posted on By Carolynn ni Lochlainn
Ancestry, Family Lore, My Discoveries, Podcast, Podcast episode, Reparational Genealogy

Yes, it’s here! Episode 1 of Ancestors Alive! Genealogy: From Paper To People. It’s a little bare-bones, but we’ll get fancy later. I wanted to start the New Year off right by getting things going, stating my goals. It’s a “getting to know you.” Future episodes will be rife with bells and whistles, but for … Read More “PODCAST Episode 1: From Paper To People” »

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Folklore, Genealogy, and the Holiday Season

Posted on By Carolynn ni Lochlainn 2 Comments on Folklore, Genealogy, and the Holiday Season
Best Practices, Courtesy, Family Lore, History, How To, Tips and Tricks

So many festive events, so little time. While it is VERY bad form to work on your laptop while sitting on the couch in the middle of a holiday meal or party, it is possible to add to your family tree during the joy and mirth surrounding the Christmas tree or the Hanukkah bush. In … Read More “Folklore, Genealogy, and the Holiday Season” »

What Are You Learning from ROOTS on The History Channel?

Posted on By Carolynn ni Lochlainn
Ancestry, DNA, Family Lore, Join the Conversation, Names, Reparational Genealogy

What are you learning from ROOTS? What did you already know? What do you think viewers SHOULD know? I’d really like answers to this!! I have learned that song has always been an instrument of rebellion, from singing in a native tongue to communicate, to using the appearance of obedience and even (celebration? I don’t … Read More “What Are You Learning from ROOTS on The History Channel?” »

Genealogy as Reparations

Posted on By Carolynn ni Lochlainn
Ancestry, Courtesy, Reparational Genealogy

I’ve been researching my family history, and the histories of others’ families, for over 40 years, and I thought I knew some stuff. I did learn that my history is straightforward: I am made up of stock that came from Western Europe, and moved north over the last 1000 years. Genealogical DNA testing helped me … Read More “Genealogy as Reparations” »