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Google World Wonder Project
Explore the Google World Wonders Project and connect with significant historical sites from around the world
Read MoreArchimedes Codex Book C An intriguing Artefact Rediscovered Palimpsest Project Video
Fabulous example of how to do it all better. An ancient text rediscovered, new human knowledge revealed and all the data and joy from the discovery share and open with a Creative Commons Licence across the internet. Short 14 mins 50 secs video the future of digital research humanities and a sprinkling of the application of some pretty amazing science as well.
Read MoreOnline Collection at Folger Shakespeare Library
The world’s largest Shakespeare collection at the Folger Shakespeare Library New York
Read MoreBrilliant Map Warper at New York Public Library
Map warping, layering historical and modern maps, open access at New York Public Library
Read MorePost 1813 Birth and Burial Registers Unpicked
Examining the post 1813 baptism and burial records and seeing what they might reveal for the family historian
Read MoreWork Out The Intriguing Change From The Julian to Gregorian Calender
Family historians should be aware of the change made from the Julian to the Gregorian Calender in 1751/52. An intriguing anomaly
Read MoreParish Registers – From Paper to Parchment….
Parish registers provide family historians with vital information about their ancestors but their history can reveal much about state and religion as well
Read MoreThe Intriguing Parish Chest
What intriguing documents did your parish chest hold? For family historians the parish chest holds a wealth of social details that give context to your own family history story
Read MoreAn intriguing afternoon with Lady Carnarvon about The Real Downton Abbey Highclere Castle
Highclere history highlights some intriguing connections after an enjoyable afternoon with Lady Carnarvon. Did the price of grain lead to a significant increase in Anglo-American Marriages amongst the British Aristocracy? Were the aristocratic marriages significant in the development of our society and what impact did they have subsequently through two world wars on the Special Relationship between two Nation-States. Amazing what you can learn from an intriguing lunch-time talk…
Read MoreBuilding a C21st Photo Archive
Create a local or family history photo archive of the C21st that reflects the trivia of everyday life. Things that are often ignored because they seem so mundane and ordinary will be so valuable to future generations. Print and annotate your archives, carefully store away for someone to discover in the future.
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