20+ Newspaper Pages of the Titanic Disaster for Family History Researchers
Explore 20+ historic newspaper accounts of the Titanic tragedy. Uncover shocking headlines, survivor stories, and the disaster’s impact on 1912 society. Perfect for history enthusiasts.
Connecting Lives Through Historical Events + 6 Amazing Writing Tips!
Connect to ancestors through storytelling! Explore how historical events like the Carrington Event and modern solar storms bridge generations, revealing profound truths.
Lost Letters, Found Stories
Exploring Unclaimed Mail in Historical Newspapers Have you ever been reading through old newspapers, searching for clues about your ancestors, when you stumbled upon a list of unclaimed letters? These intriguing notices, often overlooked by researchers, can hold the key to unlocking fascinating stories and historical insights. In this blog post, we’ll explore the mysteries […]
Unlocking the Secrets of the 1950 Census
How AI is Revolutionizing Family History Research Picture this: it’s 1950, and census takers are knocking on doors across America, gathering information about every person living in the country. They’re asking questions like, “What’s your name? How old are you? What do you do for a living?” These details paint a vivid picture of American […]
Remembering Our Veterans
Written by guest blogger: Melanie McComb, Senior Genealogist, American Ancestors Veteran’s Day is traditionally held on November 11th each year. It is a day to recognize the end of World War I, which ended at 11:00 a.m. on November 11, 1918. It is a time when we give thanks to living veterans for their service […]
Writing Stories Behind Heirlooms: Preserving Family Legacies
In the hustle and bustle of our modern lives, it’s easy to overlook the significance of family heirlooms. These cherished possessions, handed down through generations, are not mere objects; they are vessels brimming with the stories of our ancestors. Heirlooms are the threads that connect us to our family’s past, allowing us to understand their […]
The Power of a Good Story
Stories. We all have them – good, bad, happy, and sad. Each day as I search through and read hundreds of newspapers in our collection at NewspaperArchive, I am never without a story. No matter what I search for, something different always catches my eye. And I read it. Sometimes I save it. Not because […]
The Year in Review – A Valuable Collection of Historical Events
As one year comes to an end and a new one is about to begin, people everywhere take time to reflect on the events of the past year. Historical newspapers abound with tributes to the year, which include major and minor events around the world, country, and even Small Town, USA. For history buffs and […]
Untold Stories from Survivors of the Titanic
Late on the night of April 14, 1912, and into the wee hours of the following morning, the RMS Titanic operated by the White Star Line was claimed by the Atlantic Ocean. Around 1,500 passengers and crew members perished, while 706 survived the icy waters that fateful night. More than a century later, the Titanic […]
Titanic Disaster Chronicled in Periodicals of Yesteryear
Claimed to be the “New Monarch of the Seas” by the Detroit Times on March 1, 1912, the Titanic was preparing for her maiden voyage. Coming in at a whopping cost of $7.5 million dollars, the White Star Line touted their new colossal ship worldwide with details like her dual 50,000 horsepower engines, 45,000 tonnage, […]