Category: Life Stories
In Memoriam: Rosalynn Carter (1927–2023)
Former First Lady Rosalynn Carter, 96, died in Plains, GA, on November 19, 2023. She served as First Lady from 1977 to 1981 while her husband, Jimmy Carter, served as the 39th President of the United States.
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World War II servicemen identified October 2023
The US Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency aims to provide the fullest possible accounting for US missing military servicemen to their families and the nation. Discover the incredible stories of those identified in October 2023.
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No Place Like Home: The story of the Foundling Hospital
A new documentary, “No Place Like Home: The Story of the Foundling Hospital,” sheds light on the history of the Foundling Hospital, a historic institution with a profound impact on the lives of thousands.
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Genetic Genealogy reveals identity of remains discovered in 1988 Jenkins County case
Long-unidentified human remains discovered in a dumpster in Jenkins County on February 14, 1988, have been positively identified as Chong Un Kim.
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Heritage and creativity converge for new initiative in Corby
A University of Northampton (UON) project to support heritage in Corby and local artists is proceeding to plan with the appointment of its first practitioners.
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Closing in on a killer: The DNA breakthrough of Joseph Sutherland
In a grisly case that unfolded in Northern Ontario, Joseph Sutherland, was convicted of the 40-year-old murders of two Toronto women, Susan Tice and Erin Gilmour.
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Parent Trap stars unearth ancestral Bond on ‘unFamiliar’ Series
In a heartwarming revelation, The Parent Trap stars have unveiled an ancestral connection that brings them closer together, as showcased in Ancestry’s new YouTube series, ‘UnFamiliar.’
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Ötzi the Iceman: New DNA insights challenge previous assumptions
In 2012, researchers constructed a comprehensive portrait of Ötzi’s genome, suggesting that his ancestors hailed from the Caspian steppe. However, new information has come to light.
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Genetic genealogy reveals 45-year-old mystery surrounding Krisann Baxter’s murder
Detectives have harnessed the power of genetic genealogy to solve a chilling 45-year-old mystery cold case that has haunted the community since 1978.
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Military servicemen identified August 2023
The US Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency aims to provide the fullest possible accounting for US missing military servicemen to their families and the nation. Discover the incredible stories of those identified in August 2023.
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Hannah’s story: The quest for paternal identity
Hannah’s father was adopted by his uncle in Liverpool in the early 1950s. However, his adoption was kept a secret, until it was uncovered when he applied for life insurance in his 40s!Â
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Genetic Genealogy solves decades-old murder
A chilling murder case that had remained unsolved for over forty years has finally been cracked, thanks to the cutting-edge technology of genetic genealogy.
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