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Beyond the Family Tree
The linear nature of family trees can sometimes constrain us in the way we view the data that we have collected. A system of collecting, curating and geo-mapping data can reveal clusters and patterns not seen before and reveal new connections.
Read MoreA Fresh Approach To Dealing With Data Overload For Family Historians
Collecting and curating data will become an increasing problem to family historians as more and more records become available online. The problem for those of us undertaking a one name study, especially a more common name is even greater. So how do we resolve this problem?
Read MoreGetty Institute Research Portal for Art History
Free and Open Access Unique Portal for Searching Across a Significant library of Online Texts about Art History by the Getty Institute a great resource
Read MoreGoogle 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 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
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