Genealogy Research Online

The Ultimate Beginners Guide to Professional Genealogy Research Online

In this article I’m going to share with you my Ultimate Beginners Guide to Professional Genealogy Research Online. In this post I am focusing exclusively on genealogy research online. This is a beginners article designed to help you start organizing, strategizing, blueprinting, and masterminding your genealogy research online, as well […]

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James Toone of Virginia - TUNE surname

James Toone of Virginia: Origins of the TUNE Surname in the U.S.

This is the biography of James Toone of Virginia. Born in England, he arrived in Virginia in 1651 and is the first of our TUNE surname in the United States. This historical biography is for all descendants of James Toone (c. 1625-1677) and all those carrying the Tune surname whose

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Anglo-Saxon History Reading List

ANGLO-SAXON History Reading List (Recommended Books)

Welcome to your Anglo-Saxon History reading list of recommended books. I’ve covered a wealth of books from historical, to cultural, to genetic, to archaeological to inspire your imagination. The list includes books that I have read or have come recommended on the subject; and while no where near exhaustive (there

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Plantagenet History Reading List in Historica Order

PLANTAGENET Dynasty Reading List (Books In Historical Order)

The Plantagenet dynasty is the one that made England, “England.” This Plantagenet dynasty reading list are books in historical order spanning a dynasty that lasted over 330 years! Henry II inherited an challengingly complex kingdom from the previous Norman Dynasty. You may have your own favourite English dynasty, of course;

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Reading Norman History Books In Order

NORMAN Dynasty Reading List (Books In Historical Order)

The Norman Dynasty was one of profound change in England. This Norman dynasty reading list are books in historical order as a part of my English Reading Series. What follows is a suggested Norman dynasty reading list in proper historical order to satiate your thirst for English Norman history. The

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Lithuanian Books - History, Language, Literature Reading List

Lithuanian Books: A History, Language, Literature Reading List!

Looking for Lithuanian books (Lithuania HISTORY, LANGUAGE, LITERATURE) or to start a Lithuanian reading list? This is your starting point for your tikslas, your Lithuanian ‘destination’ or ‘goal’ for Lithuanian books to read. While this list is not exhaustive, it is being updated as I find new, cool Lithuanian books

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Queens of the Crusades by Alison Weir Book Review

“Queens of the Crusades” by Alison Weir BOOK REVIEW

Alison Weir continues her 4-Book series “England’s Medieval Queens” with BOOK TWO entitled “Queens of the Crusades.” BOOK ONE was entitled “Queens of the Conquest” published in 2017 and was superb. Spanning the first 5 queens of the Plantagenet era is this book “Queens of the Crusades,” released in 2021.

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Eleanor of Aquitaine Books

15 Eleanor of Aquitaine Books Historians Have on Their Shelf

Every serious medieval historian has Eleanor of Aquitaine books on their shelf. Below is an annotated bibliography of 15 books that I have read and/or own about the person who I consider to be history’s greatest queen. Eleanor of Aquitaine had it all! She had land, she had power, she

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Graham Robb The Ancient Paths Book Review

Graham Robb “The Ancient Paths” [Book Review]

Graham Robb “The Ancient Paths” is a neat little romp through a forgotten aspect of the Celts: how they mind mapped ancient Europe! I have to say Graham Robb’s conclusions are very compelling as a linguist, historian, and genealogist. What he has uncovered in this book, I would call ground-breaking.

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1066: Hidden History in the Bayeux Tapestry Andrew Bridgeford review

“1066: The Hidden History in the Bayeux Tapestry” [REVIEW]

The book “1066: The Hidden History in the Bayeux Tapestry” by Andrew Bridgeford will make you question EVERYTHING you’ve ever been taught on the subject! And it’s a good thing too! When I first saw this book I started out thinking “here’s just another Bayeux milieu,” this book will be

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Norman, Angevin, Plantagenet Dynasties kings queens

The Norman “Matildas” and Plantagenet “Eleanors” Deciphered!

Who were the Norman “Matildas” and Plantagenet “Eleanors” of England? Between 1066 and 1327 they were some of England’s most powerful queens. I like to say, some of the most powerful European monarchs of all time! INTRODUCTORY TERMINOLOGY: people belonged to HOUSES, multi-generational houses were dubbed DYNASTIES. This is important

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