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Short, useful articles on family history research — for those starting on their own and those who want to go deeper.
A document is not the end of the story
An old document can open a door to the past, but to understand what it truly tells us we need to examine who created it, when and for what purpose — and compare it with other sources.
What do you do when research reveals a secret?
Roots research may uncover information that was never told within the family. How do we handle sensitive findings, and what is worth clarifying even before the search begins?
Reconstructing a route through the camps
How do you reconstruct the route of a person who moved between camps during the Holocaust? Through the research on my grandfather I learned how a prisoner number, documents from different archives and a familiarity with the historical context can connect the stations of a life.