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AI-Altered Family Photos: The Growing Threat to Genealogy and Historical Accuracy

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The Wreck of the Mentor: Eric Jay Dolin on Whaling, Shipwrecks, and Maritime Family History

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Finding Hidden Nuns in Your Family Tree: Researching Catholic Sisters with Sunny Morton

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How Forever.com is Revolutionizing Digital Memory Preservation

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Military Images Magazine’s Ron Coddington Shares the Stories Behind Civil War Photos

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Spared and Shared: How One Man Made Civil War History Accessible to All

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The Art of French Wallpaper: RISD Museum's Stunning Historical Showcase

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A History of the American Bookstore with Author Evan Friss

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Family Photos and Preserving Your Memories

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Diahan Southard’s ‘Monday Minutes’: Transforming Personal Reflections into Genealogical Gold

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The Photo Marketplace Shift: What It Means for Your Memories

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Digging Into Civil War Pension Files with Brian Rhinehart

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Exploring Project Kin: Barbara Tien's Community for Storytellers and Genealogists

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Fileshadow News. Photos of Famous People. Photo Detecting Clues

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Seth Rockman on Plantation Goods: Unveiling Material History of American Slavery

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The Power of Knitting: History, Healing, and Resilience in Loretta Napoleoni's Book

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Solving Family Photo Mysteries: A Journey with The Photo Detective

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Preserving Everyday History: Kiki Smith's Journey with the Smith College Historic Clothing Collection

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Author Paul Frecker Discusses Cartomania: The Intersection of Photography and Fame

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Through the Lens: Unveiling Family Stories

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Telling Her Story: How to Research and Write Women's Histories with Sharon Carmack

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The Beginner's Guide to Cemetery Sleuthing with Author Erin Moulton

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Genealogy Travel Tips: How to Plan an Effective Ancestral Research Trip

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Trailblazing Women Behind the Camera: A Deep Dive with Katherine Manthorne

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Uncovering History with Kurt Deion: A Journey to Every Presidential Grave

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The Enduring Legacy of Tintypes: From Civil War Soldiers to Contemporary Artists

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Preserving Your Legacy: Insights from Amanda Meeks of Permanent.org

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The Hidden History of Pockets: A Conversation with Hannah Carlson

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Uncovering the Past Through Postcards with Maureen Taylor

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Threads of Life: Unraveling the Rich Tapestry of Sewing with author Clare Hunter

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The Hidden Stories of Tattooing: Dr. Matt Lodder on Tattoos in Photography and Society

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Discovering Civil War Ancestors Through Photography: Tips and Tools for Family Historians

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Uncovering Manchester’s Dark Past: Dr. Dean Kirby on Angel Meadow and the Victorian Slums

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How Storied.com Transforms Family History into Captivating Stories

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How to Manage and Remove Duplicate Photos for Genealogy Projects

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Exploring Ancestry.com’s New Photo and Storytelling Features with Crista Cowan

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Transforming Photo Organization: Insights from Mylio's Founder David Vascovich

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Essential Genealogy Organization Tips: Listener Advice

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Harnessing AI for Family Photo Tasks with Steve Little and Mark Thompson

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Navigating the New Era of AI in Genealogy with Steve Little and Mark Thompson

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Unlocking Family Secrets: Expert Tips on Interviewing Relatives for Genealogy

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Savoring the Story: Andrew Scravani on the Intersection of Food, Photography, and Life

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Digitize Your Past: How ScanMyPhotos.com Transformed Photo Preservation

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Tracing Your Roots: Key Strategies for New Genealogists

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The Power of Relatives at RootsTech with Elizabeth Swanay O’Neal

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Joseph Quaderer Democratizing Biographies with StorySavor.com

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Rediscovered Memories: The Unexpected Return of Family Movies

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Past Preserved: Julian Rebello's Mission to Reunite Lost Heirlooms

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Discovering the World Through Lenses: Dr. Michael Pritchard and the History of Photography

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Permanent Digital Storage Solutions with Tammy Kirby of Forever.com

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Dress Codes and Fashion Rules Through History with Richard Thompson Ford

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Preserving Local History Through Film: A Conversation with Northeast Historic Film

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The Encyclopedia of Things with creator Elisabeth Smolarz

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Collecting Photographs with Greg French of Greg French Early Photography

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The Story Behind Twentieth Century Skirts with Dr. Kimberly Chrisman-Campbell

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Meet Me At The Biltmore with Author Amanda Blount

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216 From Bustles to Broadway with Heather Radke

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Mourning Jewelry Curiosities with Amanda Soth

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Egyptomania and Your Family Photos: Fashion Repeats

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Family Tree Magazine with Editor Andrew Koch

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History through Fiction with Colin Mustful

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The Dress Diary of Anne Sykes with Dr. Kate Strasdin

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Seeing Double: Talking Look-alikes with Francois Brunnelle

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The Family Photo Detective

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An Underutilized Resource: The Newberry Library

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Numbers to Names: A Holocaust Photo Database

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Found in an Attic, Returned to Family with Trevor Mattea

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The Many Shades of Blue: Cyanotypes with Sabine Ocker

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ChatGPT and Image Generators: What You Need to Know

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Recipes on Gravestones with Rosie Grant

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The Story Behind President Lincoln's Portrait

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Tips for Organizing with Darla DeMorrow owner of HeartWork Organizing

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Organize with FileShadow.com

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A Conversation with Kenyatta D. Berry

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A Sewing Girl's Tale with John Wood Sweet

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What You Need to Know About Heraldry with Dr. Nathaniel Taylor

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Early Color Photographs and More: American Museum of Photography™

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Imperfect History with Curator Sarah Weatherwax

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Katherine Howe on Writing from the Salem Witches to Gloria Vanderbilt

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Biograph: A Facebook Alternative with Co-founder Aaron Greenberg

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Stereographs with Pascal Martiné of Stereosite.com

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Photo Reminiscence Therapy and Family Photos with Rick Voight of Vivid-Pix

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Matthew Pearl on Narrative Non-Fiction & The Taking of Jemima Boone

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Writing Genealogical Crime Mysteries

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Historical Fiction Revealed with Carrie Deming of The Dog Eared Book

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Reading with Robin's Historical Fiction Picks

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Building a Story with the Ancestry App

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Fashion History on Twitter with Dr. Kate Strasdin

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Genealogy on TikTok with Gwyneth.Stories

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Byte4Byte: Permanent.org's Grant for Non-Profits

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History Galore at the Maine Memory Network with Kathy Amoroso

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The Archive Lady Melissa Barker

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Clothing Care at the New Canaan Historical Society

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Photos, Memories, and English Genealogy with Emma Jolly

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How to Organize Photos Before Scanning with Nancy Desmond

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An Iconic WWII Photo Identified

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Wild About Wildcards with Amy Johnson Crow

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Ancestor Trouble with Maud Newton

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Cabinet Card Photos Transformed Into Art with Tom Butler

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A Case of Mistaken Identity: Sue's Wedding Photo Reunion