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A nearly six-decade-old initiative to digitize records of the trans-Atlantic and intra-American slave trades is moving to Harvard’s Hutchins Center for African & African American Research, the University announced earlier this month. The initiative, called SlaveVoyages, is currently housed at Rice…
A family’s history can tell the story of more than names and dates. It can reveal generations of hard-working pioneers, the challenges they faced, the places they called home and the experiences that shaped the lives of those who followed.
Rarely has there been a more unqualified person for the position he holds than Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson. A bitter racist to the core, his latest attempt to improve his 23% approval rating is to... Meet Brandon Johnson, the 'Descendant Posted…
In a society where names can carry history, wealth and influence, a surname can sometimes open doors before a person has had the chance to prove themselves. For some people, being born into a well-known family comes with recognition, professional…
Updated on Oct. 12, 2026 It isn’t as far-fetched as you might think! Being related to someone who came over on the Mayflower seems like one of those things that’s easy to claim but hard to back up. Or is it? When…
In the study of ancient Japanese history, it is by no means rare for independent researchers who do not belong to universities or research institutions to have a significant presence. However, even among them, the name of Hisao Hoga occupies…
When looking back at the history of genealogy research in Japan, there are currents that cannot be fully captured by university history departments or academic genealogical studies alone. One representative example is Koichi Maruyama, who was involved in the founding…
Students, clinicians and educators gathered for the dedication of the Akron Children’s Mandel JDS Clinic at the Joseph and Florence Mandel Jewish Day School in Beachwood on Oct. 20, celebrating a partnership between the two entities that will prioritize students’ health…
The Bristol Press SOUTHINGTON â Just in time for the Halloween season, the National Geographic documentary about the Salem Witch Trials will be shown at the Southington Genealogical Society meeting Tuesday.The program will begin at 7 p.m at…
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