Photo: Alcatraz Island, San Francisco Bay, California. Credit: D Ramey Logan; Wikimedia Commons.

A Mystery: Did 3 Cons Escape Alcatraz Prison in 1962?

By Tony Pettinato on June 11, 2018

An article about three convicts who escaped off “escape-proof” Alcatraz Island federal prison on 11 June 1962 and may have made it to freedom... (Read More)

Photo: Graceland, the home of Elvis Presley, Memphis, Tennessee. Credit: Joseph Novak; Wikimedia Commons.

Elvis Fans Rejoice: Graceland Opened to the Public

By Tony Pettinato on June 7, 2018

An article about Elvis Presley’s home “Graceland” being opened for public tours for the first time on 7 June 1982... (Read More)

Some of Our Ancestors’ Old and Forgotten Laws

By Mary Harrell-Sesniak on June 6, 2018

In this article, Mary Harrell-Sesniak searches historical newspapers to find old laws, largely forgotten now, that once affected our ancestors’ lives... (Read More)

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Today Is National Ketchup Day: You Say Catsup I Say Ketchup

By Gena Philibert-Ortega on June 5, 2018

In this article, Gena Philibert-Ortega searches old newspapers to find recipes for the many varieties of ketchup that were familiar to our ancestors... (Read More)

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Genealogy 101: Using Records from the Freedmen’s Bureau

By Gena Philibert-Ortega on June 4, 2018

In this article, Gena Philibert-Ortega gives tips for finding and using the records of the Freedmen’s Bureau, 1865-1872... (Read More)

Photo: Mark Twain, by A. F. Bradley, 1907. Credit: Library of Congress, Prints and Photographs Division.

Words of Wit and Wisdom by Mark Twain!

By Mary Harrell-Sesniak on May 31, 2018

In this article, Mary Harrell-Sesniak searches old newspapers to find quotes from one of America’s favorite writers: Mark Twain... (Read More)

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Genealogy Tip: Find Bar Mitzvah Notices in Newspapers

By Gena Philibert-Ortega on May 30, 2018

In this article, Gena Philibert-Ortega learns about Jewish American ancestors by searching for bar and bat mitzvah notices in old newspapers... (Read More)

Photo: 2008 Indy Japan 300; Danica Patrick (Andretti Green Racing) in Twin Ring Motegi, 2 laps to go to the end of the race, 20 April 2008. Credit: Morio; Wikimedia Commons.

On This Day: Danica Patrick Became the First Woman to Lead the Indy 500

By Tony Pettinato on May 29, 2018

An article about Danica Patrick becoming the first woman to lead the Indianapolis 500 race before fading to finish fourth overall, on 29 May 2005... (Read More)

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Genealogy 101: Veterans Cemeteries

By Gena Philibert-Ortega on May 25, 2018

In this article, Gena Philibert-Ortega gives tips for finding the burial sites of your veteran ancestors... (Read More)