Books Book Review: The Craft of Historical Research March 15, 2026 Martin Roe Eidhammer 296 Views 2 Comments Most genealogists begin with names, dates, and places. Historians, on the other hand, usually begin with questions about societies andShare this:Tweet Share on Bluesky (Opens in new window) Bluesky Share on Reddit (Opens in new window) Reddit More Email a link to a friend (Opens in new window) Email Share on TumblrLike this:Like Loading... Read More
Life in general...... Why Your Story Matters March 11, 2026 Martin Roe Eidhammer 259 Views 1 Comment When we do genealogy and local history, it’s easy to get caught up in dates and names: born, baptized, married,Share this:Tweet Share on Bluesky (Opens in new window) Bluesky Share on Reddit (Opens in new window) Reddit More Email a link to a friend (Opens in new window) Email Share on TumblrLike this:Like Loading... Read More
Soothing Saturday Soothing Saturday: The Great Snow Showdown February 28, 2026 Martin Roe Eidhammer 293 Views 0 Comments Big snowfall overnight, and the neighborhood is out in full force. Snowblowers roar, shovels clash, and snowbanks rise like fortresses.Share this:Tweet Share on Bluesky (Opens in new window) Bluesky Share on Reddit (Opens in new window) Reddit More Email a link to a friend (Opens in new window) Email Share on TumblrLike this:Like Loading... Read More
Soothing Saturday Soothing Saturday: When the Light Comes Back (And We All Pretend We’re Fine) January 31, 2026 Martin Roe Eidhammer 478 Views 1 Comment If you live in Norway, winter teaches you a very specific kind of patience. Not the heroic, mountain-trek patience. MoreShare this:Tweet Share on Bluesky (Opens in new window) Bluesky Share on Reddit (Opens in new window) Reddit More Email a link to a friend (Opens in new window) Email Share on TumblrLike this:Like Loading... Read More
Soothing Saturday Soothing Saturday: The Blog You See… and the Blog Gremlins You Don’t January 17, 2026 Martin Roe Eidhammer 381 Views 2 Comments Soothing Saturday is usually where I slow things down a bit—coffee in hand, shoulders unclenched, and a gentle reminder thatShare this:Tweet Share on Bluesky (Opens in new window) Bluesky Share on Reddit (Opens in new window) Reddit More Email a link to a friend (Opens in new window) Email Share on TumblrLike this:Like Loading... Read More
Life in general...... The Three Kings’ Candle: A Norwegian Christmas Closure January 6, 2026 Martin Roe Eidhammer 608 Views 0 Comments In Norway, as the Christmas season draws to a gentle close, a humble yet meaningful ritual remains: the lighting ofShare this:Tweet Share on Bluesky (Opens in new window) Bluesky Share on Reddit (Opens in new window) Reddit More Email a link to a friend (Opens in new window) Email Share on TumblrLike this:Like Loading... Read More
Inspiration A Year on Facebook: Turning Posts into Family History January 3, 2026 Martin Roe Eidhammer 469 Views 0 Comments If you’re active on Facebook, you’re already collecting family memories every day. This is a key part of creating aShare this:Tweet Share on Bluesky (Opens in new window) Bluesky Share on Reddit (Opens in new window) Reddit More Email a link to a friend (Opens in new window) Email Share on TumblrLike this:Like Loading... Read More
Inspiration Christmas Gifts from the Archives: Year-End Research Projects December 27, 2025 Martin Roe Eidhammer 473 Views 0 Comments Small genealogy research projects you can do the days between Christmas and New Year, when life is usually quieter thanShare this:Tweet Share on Bluesky (Opens in new window) Bluesky Share on Reddit (Opens in new window) Reddit More Email a link to a friend (Opens in new window) Email Share on TumblrLike this:Like Loading... Read More
Life in general...... Christmas In Norway Jul i Norge Norwegian Christmas Traditions, Food and Culture Documentary December 23, 2025 Martin Roe Eidhammer 548 Views 0 Comments Christmas In Norway Jul i Norge Norwegian Christmas Traditions, Food and Culture DocumentaryShare this:Tweet Share on Bluesky (Opens in new window) Bluesky Share on Reddit (Opens in new window) Reddit More Email a link to a friend (Opens in new window) Email Share on TumblrLike this:Like Loading... Read More
Soothing Saturday Soothing Saturday: The Day the Fish Turned to Jelly December 20, 2025 Martin Roe Eidhammer 581 Views 3 Comments ⁴Every time I think about lutefisk, I don’t picture a cosy Christmas table with candlelight and rosy cheeks. I’m rightShare this:Tweet Share on Bluesky (Opens in new window) Bluesky Share on Reddit (Opens in new window) Reddit More Email a link to a friend (Opens in new window) Email Share on TumblrLike this:Like Loading... Read More
