Monday Recap for September 15, 2014

Posted September 15, 2014 by Amanda | No Comment

What great genealogy breakthroughs did you make this weekend? Let’s kickstart the new week with these articles from around the web!

Image: World War One submarine ‘found’ by Australian navy / The Telegraph

Identity of notorious serial killer Jack the Ripper finally revealed (London Evening Standard) – Does recent DNA evidence really reveal the identity of Jack the Ripper?
Sisters in Photos (FamilyTree Magazine blog) – Photo detective Maureen Taylor compares the photos of sisters to help narrow down an ID
Cause of death: a genealogical clue (Vita-brevis.org) – A great article on looking at cause of death in your genealogy research
World War One submarine ‘found’ by Australian navy (The Telegraph) – One of Australia’s great maritime mysteries may have finally been solved with the discovery of submarine
Ellen DeGeneres and Vladimir Putin are cousins. And you’re probably related to them, too (Vox.com) – AJ Jacobs is hosting the world’s largest family reunion and you’re invited!
9 Hints for Better Genealogy Interviewing (Genealogy With Valerie blog) – Great tips to keep in mind when interviewing your relatives

Monday Recap for September 8, 2014 – Last week’s recap
Strange Royal Epithets in History – Check out these strange royal epithets found in Geni’s World Family Tree
Video: Inspiring Interview with MyHeritage CEO – Watch MyHeritage CEO Gilad Japhet discuss some of MyHeritage’s wonderful pro bono projects