Welcome back to the Ancestral Findings newsletter!
This week has been packed with fascinating stories and historical insights, each offering a unique perspective on the past. Whether you’re exploring forgotten rights, pivotal moments or tracing your ancestors, there’s plenty to discover.
We
began with Ancient Lights: Uncovering the Forgotten Right to Sunlight, a look at medieval laws that ensured access to sunlight in crowded cities—an essential but often overlooked part of daily life. Then, we tuned in to America’s New Voice in an Era of Change, revisiting the 1930s when radio transformed how people connected, informed, and entertained themselves.
Our Pillars of Power series featured two presidential profiles this week: Herbert Hoover: The Great Humanitarian, examining his resilience during the Great Depression, and Calvin Coolidge: The Silent President, reflecting on the quiet strength that defined his leadership. If you’ve missed any of our past presidential articles, click here to catch up on the series so far.
For those tracing immigrant ancestors, we’re giving away a copy of They Came in Ships: A Guide to Finding Your Immigrant Ancestor’s Arrival Record. Don’t miss this chance to win a resource that can add incredible depth
to your family history. Entries close November 22!
And, as always, we start each week with our Free Genealogy Lookups, opening the door to fresh discoveries. This week, we also explored The History of Veterans Day, delving into the origins of this meaningful holiday, and shared the story of the Liberty Bell in Ringing True: The Spirit of a Nation, a tale of resilience and symbolism.
We hope this week’s newsletter has inspired your research.
Happy Searching!
Will
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