7 Hellish POW Experiences of Harry Whitman during WW2
A death march, a hell-hole POW camp, and a hell ship. Harry Whitman’s WW2 experiences had an unfortunate theme.
What declassified WW2 documents reveal about Alton Hall’s death
An obscure reference in a WW2 POW camp journal offers invaluable clues to the true story of sailor Alton Hall’s final days in The Philippines.
5 MORE Clues You Missed in the 1900 US Census
You probably aren’t gathering all the information about your family in the 1900 US Census. Here are 5 must-see tricks to ensure you don’t miss a thing.
A WW2 US submarine attacked POW Adolphus Hutchison. Here’s why.
This US sailor survived the Japanese bombing of a US ship. But would he survive when a US submarine torpedoed the Japanese ship he was on board?
The surprising way a family heirloom creates your legacy
How one woman’s 9-month quest to restore a prized family heirloom connected her with the past and strengthened relationships with her extended family.
5 Vital Clues You Missed in the 1900 US Census
Most people miss the best information the 1900 US census has to offer about their family! Discover 5 vital clues so you can find them for yours
Audacious and creative war-time strategies of Henry Goodall
Hiding a Navy ship in plain sight. Forming a make-shift navy from scavenged boats and machine guns. His methods were scrappy, but he saved time and lives in early WW2 in The Philippines.
Lessons in Initiative from Kick-Butt Army Man Frank Bridget
Frank Bridget’s prediction, observation, and scrappy leadership prevented an early surrender of Bataan during WW2 in The Philippines — and spared 1,000s from the Bataan Death March.
The Life-Changing Power of Your Family Tree
Family history is not just learning who your family is. The more you learn about your family tree, the more it changes your view of who you are. And the identity-changing power of that is as unexpected as it is empowering.
