PSA: Thank your librarians & archivists, please!!!
Very few people in the world, I imagine, have ever said "I don't know what I want to do with my life. I guess I'll be a librarian". The people who work in libraries love books. Like, a lot! They have deep relationships with the stories of the first book that ever blew their mind
Sharing the "bad" stories in your family tree.
As we keep going down the rabbit hole, more clues pop up to pique our interest. What many of us find, however, is that there are a lot of unpleasant stories. So, what do you do about sharing them?
Record Inconsistencies
Go back in time and picture the environment of boarding or disembarking a passenger ship in the 19th century. Make a movie in your mind. Leaving one's own native country was not...
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I'm Susan, an essayist and narrative storytelling specialist dedicated to preserving authentic historical narratives and perspectives. My work as a historical researcher, archivist, and family history analyst is guided by the understanding that perspective fundamentally shapes our interpretation of history. Through rigorous research and compelling storytelling, I help uncover overlooked narratives that can transform our understanding of the past. I offer consultation services for projects requiring both accuracy and nuance, whether for personal family histories or broader historical accounts aimed at social betterment. Feel free to contact me to explore how alternative perspectives might reroute our understanding of your historical project.
