Category: Life Stories
Three DNA Detective stories
Posted by Joanne Swann | Jan 16, 2024 | Life Stories | 0 |
Explore deaf histories through the UK National Arc...
Posted by Joanne Swann | Nov 29, 2023 | Life Stories | 0 |
Thrilling handwritten letter from JRR Tolkien disc...
Posted by Joanne Swann | Mar 23, 2023 | Life Stories | 0 |
Face-to-Face with a Nabatean woman
Posted by Joanne Swann | Feb 15, 2023 | Life Stories | 0 |
Military servicemen accounted for January 2023
Posted by Joanne Swann | Jan 31, 2023 | Life Stories | 0 |
“Lighting Their Legacy” – Commemorating the 80th anniversary of D-Day
by Joanne Swann | Apr 18, 2024 | Life Stories | 0 |
The Commonwealth War Graves Commission has announced the launch of “Lighting Their Legacy”, a comprehensive programme of events designed to mark the 80th anniversary of D-Day.
Read MoreMyHeritage DNA test unveils new family bonds
by Joanne Swann | Apr 10, 2024 | Life Stories | 0 |
In an extraordinary revelation brought about by MyHeritage DNA testing, Teresa Scharf has successfully uncovered her biological father’s identity and discovered a half-sister
Read MoreMilitary servicemen identified March 2024
by Joanne Swann | Apr 2, 2024 | Life Stories | 0 |
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 March 2024.
Read MoreForensic genealogy techniques lead to breakthrough in decades-old Virginia homicides
by Joanne Swann | Mar 11, 2024 | Life Stories | 0 |
In a significant development in cold case investigations, forensic genealogy has paved the way for identifying a suspect in two unsolved homicides from the 1980s in Virginia.
Read MoreThe lost ship of Sydney and the search for descendants
by Joanne Swann | Mar 4, 2024 | Life Stories | 0 |
The search is underway for the descendants of individuals who perished in a significant maritime disaster, following an unexpected breakthrough…
Read MoreExciting genealogy opportunity in Wiltshire
by Joanne Swann | Feb 28, 2024 | Life Stories | 0 |
A genealogy firm located in Wiltshire, Family Wise, has announced an offer for an emerging genealogist to gain firsthand experience at their company.
Read MoreWhat baby names are losing popularity in 2024?
by Joanne Swann | Feb 27, 2024 | Life Stories | 0 |
Once again, the realm of baby naming is witnessing a significant shift, with certain names experiencing a notable decline in popularity as we advance into 2024.
Read MoreCelebrating the legacy of Dr. Joseph Ward – a trailblazer in black medical history
by Joanne Swann | Feb 14, 2024 | Life Stories | 0 |
The National Archives at St. Louis has highlighted Dr. Joseph Ward’s contributions to black medical history during the Tuskegee VA Hospital’s centennial celebration.
Read MoreDNA unveils hidden holocaust survivor cousin
by Joanne Swann | Jan 30, 2024 | Life Stories | 0 |
Ann Meddin Hellman, having long believed that her father’s side of the family was lost in the Holocaust, experienced an exciting revelation upon taking a DNA test…
Read MoreDNA’s role in solving the Toronto cold case
by Joanne Swann | Jan 9, 2024 | Life Stories | 0 |
Toronto law enforcement officials have successfully resolved a longstanding homicide case from 1982 using advanced DNA analysis and genetic genealogy techniques.
Read MoreA deeply hidden past: Alanis Morissette’s journey of self-discovery on ‘Finding Your Roots’
by Joanne Swann | Jan 4, 2024 | Life Stories | 0 |
In a moving episode of PBS’s “Finding Your Roots,” singer-songwriter Alanis Morissette uncovered startling revelations about her family’s past, bringing to light a hidden history steeped in tragedy and resilience.
Read MoreGenetic genealogy identifies victim of ‘scorecard killer’ after nearly 50 years
by Joanne Swann | Dec 19, 2023 | Life Stories | 0 |
Michael Ray Schlicht, 17, whose remains were found in 1974, was recently identified through the innovative forensic technology, shedding light on a case that had remained unsolved for almost half a century.
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