Some people are proud of their Confederate heritage. Personally I don’t see it. Yes, it’s part of our heritage. Yes, those are our ancestors too. But they were traitors. And racists. Racist traitors. It’s a complicated heritage. Mark Sumner (link below) provocatively argues it’s not our heritage; it’s our shame. Ideally, we would want to…
Casting a Medieval Horoscope
In modern astrology, there are so many disconnects with our medieval ancestors. Those differences fascinate me. If the subject interests you, read John Frawley, The Real Astrology (2001). One of my all-time favorites, for the humor as well as the content. So, I’m pleased to see some detail on the subject from Seb Falk. Timely…
Visiting the Past
Memory is tricky. Modern research suggests that each time we dredge up a memory we re-write it, even if just slightly. Genealogists don’t always allow for that when we work with our own or other people’s memories. Some people even resist the idea. I’ve had people stoutly defend stories that seem implausible or even impossible…
Genome Mate
This seems promising, but it’s a lot of work. I keep wondering what benefit I think I’m getting, exactly. “When tracing your family tree, whether through traditional genealogy or by making use of DNA testing, ongoing success will rely on a few simple factors: patience, luck, and good organizational skills. You may not be able…
By now this should be obvious.
By now this should be obvious.