Monday Recap for January 12, 2015
We hope everyone had a wonderful time celebrating the holidays! Now read up on some fantastic articles you may have missed!
Image: Coins, newspapers found as time capsule is opened / The Boston Globe
The Genealogy Sphere
- The Edwardian Sartorialist (Mashable) – Take a look at fashion trends from the streets of London c. 1905-1908
- Japanese family who tended Briton’s grave for 140 years finally learn his identity (The Guardian) – For 140 years, a Japanese family have tended the grave of a British man
- Mapping All of Humanity in a Single Global Family Tree (My Mapstory Blog) – Very cool visualizations of the World Family Tree!
- A great-great tribute: Woman represents 7 generations in recreated family photos (Today) – What a lovely way to honor your family history!
- Coins, newspapers found as time capsule is opened (The Boston Globe) – The contents of America’s oldest time capsule is finally revealed
- Grandpa’s old radio leads to intriguing questions about family history (Orange Country Register) – A wonderful story about a family antique
On Geni
- Monday Recap for December 29, 2014 – Our last round up of articles
- A Look Back at 2014 – We reflect on some of our favorite memories of 2014
- Global Family Reunion: Holiday Photo Contest – The Global Family Reunion team held a fun photo contest with some great prizes
- Surnames: The Meaning Behind the Name – Check out the meanings behind these occupational surnames