Interesting stories and facts from history…
Ireland
A woman falls ill. Her husband starts questioning whether she's really his wife. Relatives gather, remedies are brought in, and an ordinary cottage becomes the setting for something that sounds like a nightmare.
Biblical History
Tonight, on April 15, 2014, we will witness the wondrous sight of a blood moon – the first of a set of four total lunar eclipses called a tetrad.
Ancestry DNA Testing
After participating in ancestry testing over at 23andme, my DNA results revealed that I belong to haplogroup H2b on my maternal side. H2b is a subclade, or branch of, the…
Ancestry DNA Testing
If you’d like to learn more about where you came from, I mean further back than any genealogy paper trail will lead you, then opt-in for ancestry DNA testing.
Family History
Our Hieb Family Story: A Journey for Peace and Autonomy Our family’s story is one of resilience, faith, and an unwavering commitment…
Ancestry DNA Testing
Here’s a fun little video overview of the Maternal H haplogroups. You’ll see how the groups evolved over time as DNA mutations occurred. Discover some of the more famous haplogroup…
Scotland
If you watch the Outlander series on TV or have read the Outlander books, you’re familiar with the MacKenzie Clan and in particular, James Alexander Malcolm MacKenzie Fraser. If not,…
Scotland
I’m a big fan of the Outlander TV series and the books by Diana Gabaldon. With the long mid-season break taking place, I decided to do some research into the…
Native Americans
The Sioux Nation consists of the Dakota, Lakota, and Nakota Indian tribes. Each tribe is divided into 14 subdivisions. They once hunted…
American History
Learn all about your Norwegian Ancestors! This ebook covers the geography, history, and people of Norway, as well as their immigration to America. It also discusses Norwegian: Education Religion Social…
Ancient Castles
Mulgrave Castle, the Wade Family, and Giants Throughout history, three castles in Yorkshire, England, shared the name Mulgrave. The most ancient is attributed to a “giant” named Wade. A giant?…
Ireland
A woman falls ill. Her husband starts questioning whether she's really his wife. Relatives gather, remedies are brought in, and an ordinary…
Family History
Our Hieb Family Story: A Journey for Peace and Autonomy Our family’s story is one of resilience, faith, and an unwavering commitment…
Ancestry DNA Testing
Here’s a fun little video overview of the Maternal H haplogroups. You’ll see how the groups evolved over time as DNA mutations…
Scotland
If you watch the Outlander series on TV or have read the Outlander books, you’re familiar with the MacKenzie Clan and in…