When #genealogy gets political - in Kyrgyzstan. qrnews.kz/en/news/disp...

It looks like @theolalfer.bsky.social has been partying with the Scottish youtube.com/shorts/Q7OB-...

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In this week’s roundup, a WWII soldier returns home to Connecticut, Revolutionary War DNA reconnects the past to living descendants, and more! megansmolenyak.com/genealogy-ro...

This case was daunting, so I'm even more pleased than usual to see the outcome. Welcome home, Technical Sgt. Donald Arthur Dorman. #Hero www.courant.com/2026/06/24/b...

Last chance on these 3 domains (all ending in .com) - offered in return for a donation to Reclaim the Records. Let me know if interested. Shares appreciated! #genealogy genealogicaladventurer genealogyadventures rootsadventures

I know many have already seen this, but wanted to share for those who might not have tripped across it yet. Very cool! #GeneticGenealogy #genealogy A Revolutionary War soldier's DNA links him to living relatives www.npr.org/transcripts/...

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Oh, hell.

There's already a movie about a young woman who brings her deceased dad back in her life through "new technology" (has to be AI) and how that plays out for her. Reminds me of the bring-back-your-ancestors offering I shared no so long ago. #genealogy www.youtube.com/watch?v=6ujz...

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A giant in the music industry. Enjoyed learning that he was wearing a brown velvet suit the night he discovered Barry Manilow and insisted some friends in their BBQing gear come and join him. RIP.

A reminder on Father's Day that the history of the American Revolution is about more than Founding Fathers. IOW Dad Books can be about moms, daughters, sisters, aunts, wives, friends, and compatriots.

Happy Summer solstice from Glastonbury Tor where cheering was heard as the sun came up. It was very busy, very vibrant and a fabulous way to welcome the longest day. I took lots and lots of photos but here is the first one. More to follow later. #summersolstice #summersolstice2026 #glastonburytor

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This will go down as the greatest 2026 World Cup interview [📺 FoxNews] Original post

Stephen Colbert trolling wearing a tan suit at the opening of President Obama’s Library.

"Michelle Obama to Barack Obama: You were doing the people's work. Rescuing our economy. Expanding healthcare. Ending a war...Saving the auto industry. Winning a peace prize...And you did it all with such grace, and class, and cool." bluevirginia.us/2026/06/thur... h/t @headquartersnews.bsky.social

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In this week's roundup, a generous book review, a happy discovery in cemetery records, and more! megansmolenyak.com/genealogy-ro...

genealogical happiness is finding names you don't recognize in a family-related cemetery plot 🪦😊 #genealogy

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@kawulf.bsky.social has written a completely incredible history of the power of genealogy in early America- from “vernacular genealogy” in the colonial period to the efforts of Black families who used genealogy to claim their freedom under the laws of the new US nation.

4 million reasons to take vinyl seriously: US sales hit $1.4 billion in 2024, the 18th straight year of growth. Your fans don't just want to stream your music, they want to own it. Here are 20 pressing companies that work directly with indie artists, no label required. zurl.co/v8kNb

Whoever MysteryPoodle is, I can't thank you enough for your thoughtful and generous review of "Annie Moore of Ellis Island." This is everything I had hoped for when I set out to share her story. ☺️ For anyone interested, I'll share a link in the comments.

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In this week's roundup, a WWII hero identified, the impact of France’s commercial DNA test ban, and more! megansmolenyak.com/genealogy-ro...

Anyone else into Murdoku or is it just me?

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Welcome home, 1st Sgt. Daniel V Proctor, WWII. Honored to have researched your family. (2024) (FYI: POWs in the Philippines were often career military, so older soldiers) #Hero #WWII

Ooh wait I know the answer to this.

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Ukraine is not losing. And for Russia, that's a major defeat. www.theatlantic.com/ideas/2026/0...

wait until he finds out who stormed the beaches at normandy

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I’ve long been curious about the state of #geneticgenealogy in France given its ban. Interesting read or listen.

In this week's roundup, National Genealogy Hall of Fame recipients, John Grenham's Ireland research tool gets an upgrade, and more! megansmolenyak.com/genealogy-ro...

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To be clear: the lower court said the map intentionally discriminates against black people in violation of the *constitution* (not just the VRA) and the MAGA Majority of SCOTUS is saying "that's ok now."

Fellow Ireland researchers, have you noticed all the upgrades John Grenham Irish Ancestors & his son, Eoin, have introduced lately? Getting a kick out of Eoin's posts too. 😆 #genealogy www.johngrenham.com/blog/2026/05...

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Throwback to when a TV station in Iceland accidentally aired an episode of Teletubbies with subtitles from the Sopranos 👌🏼

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Ossoff: This is what small men like Donald Trump and JD Vance and Stephen Miller will never understand—that our national greatness flows not through our blood or our genes, but through our ideas.

I LOVE THIS

I have such immense respect for Lonnie Bunch, secretary of the Smithsonian and the AHA president in 2027. A superb historian, a true patriot, and a good man. “This is not something to be afraid of. This is something where you stand firm to make sure that the integrity of this mission is protected.”