AF-631: Have You Heard of the Fighting American Doughboys?
The term 'doughboy' is one that remained a popular nickname for US servicemen for almost 100 years and which almost certainly had its origins in the Mexican-American War of 1846-1848. Podcast Show Not...
18 Jul 202210min
AF-630: The Contribution of British Women in WWII
It was a war in which huge numbers of women were conscripted to work in industries that had previously been the sole domain of men. Podcast Show Notes: https://ancestralfindings.com/british-women-wwii...
16 Jul 202215min
AF-629: Spitfire: The Tiger of the Skies
The Supermarine Spitfire was the iconic British aircraft of the Second World War and perhaps the most famous aircraft of the entire war of any of the participating nations… Today we'll learn more abou...
13 Jul 202215min
AF-628: Do You Know the History of Veterans Day?
Do you know the history of Veterans Day? Since our nation celebrates it on November 11, we should all know how the holiday originated. Here are the details. Podcast Show Notes: https://ancestralfindin...
6 Jul 20227min
AF-627: Do You Know the History of the 4th of July?
You know we celebrate our nation's independence on the 4th of July. But, do you know how this holiday came to be? When was it first celebrated? What is its true meaning? Let me share with you this fas...
4 Jul 20228min
AF-626: 10 "Must-Do" Genealogy Projects for July
Are you looking for some interesting genealogical projects to do for July? Here are ten that are amazing and will keep you educated and entertained. Podcast Show Notes: https://ancestralfindings.com/...
1 Jul 20227min
AF-625: The Origin of Mother's Day
Are you curious as to how Mother's Day got started? The story is an interesting one. This is how the United States started officially honoring its mothers. Podcast Show Notes: https://ancestralfinding...
29 Jun 20225min
AF-624: Do You Remember Reading about the Wright Brothers in School?
Do you know the story of the Wright brothers? They are the inventors of controlled, manned flight. This is their story, and how they became aviation pioneers. Podcast Show Notes: https://ancestralfin...
27 Jun 20226min
