Forensic Genealogy & Photographs

The Irish Echo Online has an article about Dr. Colleen Fitzpatrick, author of the book “Forensic Genealogy”
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New Mexico Launches State History Site

New Mexico has launched a new state history site, which tells New Mexico’s history through documents, photos, maps, as well as video and oral histories.
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PBS – History Detectives

If you haven’t had a chance, you need to check out PBS’ History Detectives.
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Surname Spellings & Variations

About Genealogy has a good article about surname spellings and variations, and how best to deal with them.

Retired Grocery Store Worker, the 12th Earl of Essex?

According to an Los Angeles Times article (registration maybe required), a retired grocery store work in Yuba City, California, could eventually become the 12th Earl of Essex.
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