Take a look to see what life was really like in the days of early Homo sapiens, and how far we’ve come from being a species with little organization, no language, and just trying to survive.
exploring symbols and Buddhist teachings.
Trepanation is the historical practice of drilling holes into the skull. But why did our ancestors do it, and when did it start? We investigate.
Title of occupations and what they describe.
So many changes and inventions during the 20th century -- all that your grandparents experienced. Discover your family history while researching your family tree.
In the spiritual/metaphysical world there are a ton of different views on ancestry. Some people tie our ancestors to past lives we’ve lived, some believe we choose our ancestry upon birth to give us a specific perception or lens as a way to view life, others believe our ancestry is completely random
When we look back at our ancestors, we can often find surprising, hidden strengths and things that connect us to our sense of belonging in the world.
If you believe that people were less eccentric in the past than they are today, think of their fashions and traditions. Maybe you’ll change your opinion. Bright Side has gathered a few things that our ancestors thought normal. We found out we’re not so odd after all.
The 19th century saw many individuals and families start fresh by traveling and settling out to the far travel via the Oregon Trail.
Departed ancestors from the previous 7 generations exert a lot of influence on us. Ancestors beyond seven generations back have very limited influence.
Trepanation is the historical practice of drilling holes into the skull. But why did our ancestors do it, and when did it start? We investigate.
From basic vital statistics to your ancestors' occupations - have you gathered these 10 important facts for every individual in your family tree?
Have you used PERSI in your genealogy research? PERSI is a powerful tool to find publications and articles helpful in tracing your ancestors.
In the same way our ancestors expanded across the globe, I think it’s important to have a diverse and storied world view. So I wrote these words alongside the image of a drakkar (by fibacz) as a small...
Historically my family hasn't been in Missouri long. When I look at the dates they made their move and where they moved from I immediately asked how and why.
Ancestors did not always live happily ever after. Learn how to search for an ancestor's divorce records and find clues to advance your genealogy research.
Til Death Us Do Part: Causes of Death 1300-1948 Janet Few The diseases and accidents of our ancestors are an integral part of our family history, and one thing that all but our most recent ancestors have in common, is that they are dead. This booklet examines a wide variety of possible causes of death for our ancestors, describing their symptoms and prognoses. It also suggests records that may be used to provide information about how an ancestor died. You'll find a timeline is included which outlines some major British epidemics. In the absence of a definite cause of death for a particular individual, we can at least gain an impression of the major killers of their time. We owe it to our ancestors to pay tribute not just to their lives, but also to their deaths. The diseases and accidents of our ancestors are an integral part of our family history, and one thing that all but our most recent ancestors have in common, is that they are dead. This booklet examines a wide variety of possible causes of death for our ancestors, describing their symptoms and prognoses. It also suggests records that may be used to provide information about how an ancestor died. You'll find a timeline is included which outlines some major British epidemics. In the absence of a definite cause of death for a particular individual, we can at least gain an impression of the major killers of their time. We owe it to our ancestors to pay tribute not just to their lives, but also to their deaths. 2015, paper, 28 pp. ISBN: 9781921956461 121-RUTP0261
