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18 hours ago

15 Extremely Dark Secrets That Were Kept In A Vault And Hid From Loved Ones For Years

Sharing secrets anonymously can reveal unexpected and complex family histories.
fromIndependent
3 days ago

Hilary A White: Don't burden Irish Jews with guilt over Gaza

"The Solomons household is what you might call a treasure trove of distinction, reflecting a rich history intertwined with various facets of cultural and national significance."
Miscellaneous
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

Colombian senator Miguel Uribe dies after June campaign shooting

Colombian senator Miguel Uribe, shot during a campaign event in June, has died after subsequent surgeries.
History
fromenglish.elpais.com
1 week ago

The Latin American grandchildren of Spanish exiles return 100 years later

Juan Acevedo Fernandez unknowingly resides near his family's historical roots in Madrid, having discovered his grandfather was born just steps from his home.
fromThe Art Newspaper - International art news and events
1 week ago

Discoveries at site of Isaac Newton's mother's home shed new light on his early life

The excavation at Newton's mother's house revealed lost and discarded domestic items, including broken pottery and gaming tokens, providing a glimpse into his fragmented family life.
History
Boston Celtics
fromIndependent
3 weeks ago

Tom Court on his Lions memories, making a return in red and how much he misses rugby and Ireland

Tom Court reflects on the significance of his heritage and journey as a former prop.
fromColossal
4 weeks ago

Family, Memory, and an Ancestral Craft Converge in Daniela Garcia Hamilton's Tender Paintings

García Hamilton investigates legacies of tradition, the inevitability of assimilation, and the ways in which family histories replay themselves over time.
Los Angeles
Miscellaneous
fromHarvard Gazette
4 weeks ago

Gates takes in-depth look at pope's family history- Harvard Gazette

Henry Louis Gates Jr. presented Pope Leo XIV with a family tree showing his ancestry tracing back 500 years.
Miscellaneous
fromThe Walrus
1 month ago

Why I Decided to Return to the Refugee Camp I Came From | The Walrus

The memory of the refugee camp in Thailand becomes an enduring obsession, deeply affecting the narrator's consciousness.
California
fromwww.berkeleyside.org
1 month ago

Remembering Rosalind Diamond, innovator in holistic medicine, community leader, spiritual teacher

Rosalind Diamond made significant contributions to education and health through her teaching and founding of the Institute for Humanistic Medicine.
#genealogy
Writing
fromIndependent
1 month ago

Author Amanda Smyth: One evening, my uncle stood up. 'I'm going to the hospital. He'll die tonight.' I said: 'How do you know?' He half smiled. 'I just do.'

The author reflects on her Irish-Trinidadian heritage and the challenges faced by her mother after moving to Ireland.
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Experience: a postcard delivered 121 years late led me to my long-lost family

A postcard from 1903 led to discovering a family connection and the story of Lydia Davies and her brother Ewart.
Music
fromBuzzFeed
1 month ago

Mental Illness Took My Dad. After His Death, I Discovered His Secret Past.

Richard had a past as a concert organizer that surprised his family after his death.
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

I never believed they'd be able to trace him': granddaughter of 1967 murder victim finally sees justice

DNA advancements led to the identification of Ryland Headley as the suspect in Louisa Dunne's murder, healing a long-standing family wound.
fromThe Atlantic
2 months ago

Fathers Don't Just Protect-They Prepare

The author's family history highlights the importance of foresight and cleverness in navigating danger during times of upheaval.
fromThe Washington Post
2 months ago

Analysis | Returning to Syria to reckon with the ghosts of my father's past

As my father watched the news, his breath caught. A video of the inside of a prison cell was on the television. Tears streamed down his face. On one of the walls he could make out a poem, one he had written with his own hands.
History
fromTODAY.com
2 months ago

Experts Share What the Age of Your 1st Period Can Tell You About Your Future Health

"The average age in the U.S. most recently has been around age 12. But in some recent studies, it has actually dipped even to 11."
Health
Data science
fromMail Online
2 months ago

Leonardo da Vinci's family tree - dating back to 1331

A new book traces Leonardo da Vinci's family lineage and genetic insights, emphasizing its significance for understanding his life and health.
Women in technology
fromMiami Herald
3 months ago

Miami native, daughter of Black historian wins Pulitzer for history

Edda Fields-Black's Pulitzer Prize-winning book illustrates the importance of family history and the narratives of ancestors.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
3 months ago

Homefires burning: how a cache of passionate love letters shows the second world war on two fronts

Gerard's letters reveal the struggles and resilience of a young couple separated by war, highlighting Alice's resourcefulness and unyielding spirit during difficult times.
London politics
fromLos Angeles Times
3 months ago

Contributor: When you lose your home to fire, you wonder: Who am I now?

All of those material possessions are a part of who you are; you shape your home and your home shapes you.
SF parents
SF parents
fromABC7 San Francisco
3 months ago

A look at Bay Area man's return to Vietnam to find father's gravesite 5 decades after Fall of Saigon

The emotional journey of Vietnamese Americans returning to Vietnam often involves uncovering personal family histories.
Germany news
fromwww.harrowtimes.co.uk
3 months ago

'I found my mother's story of escape from the Nazis hidden in a shoebox'

Kitty Fehr's diaries reveal her family's experiences fleeing Nazi Germany, discovered by her daughter after 80 years hidden in an old suitcase.
fromSlate Magazine
3 months ago

Unlocking the Secrets in Your Family History Can Be Overwhelming-or Empowering

In examining the legacies of Plessy v. Ferguson, descendants confront the complexities of family histories intertwined with racial segregation and inequity in America.
Social justice
Film
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 months ago

Neirud review a mysterious family relationship that unravels Brazil's complex social fabric

Fernanda Faya's documentary reveals hidden family secrets, exploring complex racial identities and the nuances of alternative familial bonds through her grandmother's legacy.
fromwww.nytimes.com
4 months ago

How Can I Reduce My Risk of Cancer?

40% of cancer cases are due to lifestyle factors, indicating that proactive health choices can reduce risks.
fromJuxtapoz
4 months ago

Juxtapoz Magazine - Molly Bounds Sends Out a "Transmission"

Molly Bounds' exhibition explores the intricate relationship between memory and perception through art that blurs fact with fiction.
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