familyhistory Archives - Maureen Taylor

I Tested ChatGPT on a Family Photograph. Here's What It Got Right—and Wrong

Discover how family photographs can reveal Fourth of July traditions through flags. Share your family's patriotic photos and stories

Photo Detective Tip: What Flags Can Tell You

Discover how family photographs can reveal Fourth of July traditions through flags. Share your family's patriotic photos and stories

What Were Your Ancestors Doing During America’s Centennial Year?

As we approach the nation's 250th anniversary, I've been thinking about an earlier milestone—the Centennial celebration of 1876. Officially known as the International Exhibition of Arts, Manufactures, and Products of

Episode 260:The Photo Marketplace Shift: What It Means for Your Memories

In this episode, Rick Voigt, co-founder and CEO of Vivid-Pix.com, joins Maureen Taylor to discuss the evolving photo marketplace and its impact on genealogists and everyday users. They explore

Episode 259: Digging Into Civil War Pension Files with Brian Rhinehart

In this episode of The Photo Detective, host Maureen Taylor speaks with Brian Rhinehart, founder of CivilWarRecords.com, about uncovering lost Civil War history through archival research. Brian shares

Episode 258: Exploring Project Kin: Barbara Tien’s Community for Storytellers and Genealogists

Barbara Tien discusses her role as the "ringleader" of Project Kin on the Photo Detective podcast. After her startup, Ponga, shut down, Tien decided to keep her team

Episode 257: Fileshadow News. Photos of Famous People. Photo Detecting Clues

In this January 2025 solo episode of her podcast, Maureen Taylor, the photo detective, shares news for users of Fileshadow.com. She also shares insights into her professional life, detailing

Episode 254: Solving Family Photo Mysteries: A Journey with The Photo Detective

Welcome to the December 2024 solo episode of The Photo Detective with Maureen Taylor. In this episode, Maureen shares the story of Amy Barlow, who solved a photo mystery

Episode 250:Telling Her Story: How to Research and Write Women’s Histories with Sharon Carmack

In today’s episode of The Photo Detective, guest Sharon Carmack introduces her groundbreaking book, Telling Her Story, a comprehensive guide to researching and writing about historical women. Sharon’s work,

Episode 238: Uncovering Manchester’s Dark Past: Dr. Dean Kirby on Angel Meadow and the Victorian Slums

In this fascinating podcast episode, Dr. Dean Kirby, a historian, journalist, and professional genealogist based in Manchester, England, shares his deep-rooted interest in the Manchester slums. Inspired by his

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