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Searching North or South?
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Searching North or South?

My Irish ancestors came from Northern Ireland.
Outrage Machine
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Outrage Machine

Outrage Machine by Tobias Rose-Stockwell examines how tech and media affect public discourse and society. 
To See an Elephant
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To See an Elephant

There is a parable that pops up in various traditions called “The Blind Men and an Elephant.”
I Call Your Name, but What Does It Mean?
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I Call Your Name, but What Does It Mean?

Tracing the origin of your surname can teach you a lot about your ancestors, as names can tell a story about your family.
Black History and the Civil War
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Black History and the Civil War

When you think of Black History Month, you might think of civil rights activists, scientists, or athletes.
DNA Testing
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DNA Testing

In the past ten years, DNA testing has exploded in popularity.
The Keeper of the Details
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The Keeper of the Details

My oldest cousin ferreted out that our grandmother’s sister, Great-Aunt Eva, knew a wealth of family history.
Many More European Holiday Traditions
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Many More European Holiday Traditions

As you prepare for your holidays, I thought we would take another look at more European holiday traditions.
Great skier? Maybe the Circuit Rider!
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Great skier? Maybe the Circuit Rider!

When I was an avid cross-country skier, one ‘snowshoe itinerant’ was brought to my attention.
MGC Lock-In 2023: Beyond the Seas!
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MGC Lock-In 2023: Beyond the Seas!

The Midwest Genealogy Center invites you to its annual lock-in on November 10 from 6:00 to 11:00 p.m.
In Genealogy, Even the Dates are Relative
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In Genealogy, Even the Dates are Relative

Long before there was a Midwest Genealogy Center, I was an American History teacher.
Pesquisando Antepassados (Researching Ancestors) or What Language is This?
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Pesquisando Antepassados (Researching Ancestors) or What Language is This?

Many of us, in doing genealogy research, come across a European ancestor, or two, or three.