Friday finds Friday finds – Week 44 2025 October 31, 2025 Martin Roe Eidhammer 413 Views 0 Comments Join me for this week’s Friday Finds — a small discovery from the world of genealogy, history, and Norway’s pastShare this:Tweet Click to share on Bluesky (Opens in new window) Bluesky Click to share on Reddit (Opens in new window) Reddit More Click to email a link to a friend (Opens in new window) Email Share on TumblrLike this:Like Loading... Read More
Norwegian Sources Archival institutions in Norway October 28, 2025 Martin Roe Eidhammer 962 Views 3 Comments I often receive questions from readers about archival institutions in Norway. Here is an attempt to make a list asShare this:Tweet Click to share on Bluesky (Opens in new window) Bluesky Click to share on Reddit (Opens in new window) Reddit More Click to email a link to a friend (Opens in new window) Email Share on TumblrLike this:Like Loading... Read More
Life in general...... Soothing Saturday: Two New Leaves on the Family Tree October 25, 2025 Martin Roe Eidhammer 931 Views 1 Comment Last November, my family tree sprouted two beautiful new leaves — twin grandchildren, Safina Cora and Cayde Roe. Becoming “Grandpa”Share this:Tweet Click to share on Bluesky (Opens in new window) Bluesky Click to share on Reddit (Opens in new window) Reddit More Click to email a link to a friend (Opens in new window) Email Share on TumblrLike this:Like Loading... Read More
Friday finds Friday finds: Week 43 – 2025 October 24, 2025 Martin Roe Eidhammer 530 Views 0 Comments Friday Finds is back with a collection of links that are mostly, but not always, related to Norway or genealogy.Share this:Tweet Click to share on Bluesky (Opens in new window) Bluesky Click to share on Reddit (Opens in new window) Reddit More Click to email a link to a friend (Opens in new window) Email Share on TumblrLike this:Like Loading... Read More
Norwegian Sources Bygdebøker Available Online (Outside the National Library) October 21, 2025 Martin Roe Eidhammer 1812 Views 4 Comments This is a curated list of Norwegian bygdebøker (local history and genealogy books) that are freely available online outside theShare this:Tweet Click to share on Bluesky (Opens in new window) Bluesky Click to share on Reddit (Opens in new window) Reddit More Click to email a link to a friend (Opens in new window) Email Share on TumblrLike this:Like Loading... Read More
Getting started / Your first steps Exploring Genealogy: Essential Sources for Tracing Your Family History October 20, 2025 Martin Roe Eidhammer 611 Views 0 Comments In this article, we’ll explore various sources for genealogy research, including online databases, archives, and community resources.Share this:Tweet Click to share on Bluesky (Opens in new window) Bluesky Click to share on Reddit (Opens in new window) Reddit More Click to email a link to a friend (Opens in new window) Email Share on TumblrLike this:Like Loading... Read More
Places to visit How to Plan the Perfect Trip to Norway October 18, 2025 Martin Roe Eidhammer 673 Views 0 Comments Norway is a land of soaring fjords, shimmering glaciers, and charming coastal towns — a destination that feels both ancientShare this:Tweet Click to share on Bluesky (Opens in new window) Bluesky Click to share on Reddit (Opens in new window) Reddit More Click to email a link to a friend (Opens in new window) Email Share on TumblrLike this:Like Loading... Read More
Software & note-taking Best genealogy software in 2025 — a practical comparison October 14, 2025 Martin Roe Eidhammer 8581 Views 6 Comments Building a family tree is part detective work, part storytelling — and the software or service we choose affects howShare this:Tweet Click to share on Bluesky (Opens in new window) Bluesky Click to share on Reddit (Opens in new window) Reddit More Click to email a link to a friend (Opens in new window) Email Share on TumblrLike this:Like Loading... Read More
History The 200th Anniversary of Norwegian Emigration to America October 12, 2025 Martin Roe Eidhammer 1634 Views 1 Comment In 2025, Norway and the Norwegian-American community commemorate two centuries since the first organized group of Norwegian emigrants departed forShare this:Tweet Click to share on Bluesky (Opens in new window) Bluesky Click to share on Reddit (Opens in new window) Reddit More Click to email a link to a friend (Opens in new window) Email Share on TumblrLike this:Like Loading... Read More
Life in general...... I will be trying out AI creation October 9, 2025 Martin Roe Eidhammer 649 Views 7 Comments The use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in writing articles can be justified on several practical, ethical, and creative grounds.Share this:Tweet Click to share on Bluesky (Opens in new window) Bluesky Click to share on Reddit (Opens in new window) Reddit More Click to email a link to a friend (Opens in new window) Email Share on TumblrLike this:Like Loading... Read More
