Find Your Noble Ancestors!Written by Jan-Olov von Wowern
Find Your Noble Ancestors! Are you interested in genealogy and family search? Would you like to find out if you belong to an ancient noble family? 3 years ago I started doing serious research about my family, and came all way back to founder of our family who was made a Marquis in year 1141. In process I have collected more than 2000 pages of documentation and made friends all over world! In this brief article I would like to tell you about some of most important things to remember when you are looking for possible noble ancestors.First of all, you need to collect and systematize knowledge you already have. This means to search written material already available, interviewing family members and relatives, trying to find physical items relating to your family history and if possible summon a family meeting. Second, you need to start using Internet as a genealogical tool. You need to learn how to use search engines and telephone directories to do genealogical research. You will also need to find and use specialized Internet sites that deal with noble genealogy and nobiliary issues such as heraldry (the science that studies armorial bearings). In many cases you can find sites specialized in nobility of specific countries, and they will provide you with lots of valuable information.
| | Book Review: Gifts for Baby - Toys, Clothes & Nursery Accents to Make with LoveWritten by Merry Vincent
By Joanne O'Sullivan ©Copyright 2003 128 pagesWith Christmas fast approaching, there is still time to create a thoughtful gift, for special baby, in your life. This book includes projects for, both, those who sew and those who enjoy crafts, alike. In addition to easy to follow instructions, and colorful photos of each project, book also covers topics such as choosing right gift, tips on fabrics and embellishments, common stitches, gift presentation ideas, safety issues, and a helpful, standardized baby sizing chart. Templates for each project are included, as well. Another interesting feature of Gifts for Baby is fact that Ms. O'Sullivan has included several examples of "welcoming new baby" traditions, which cover various cultures, and time periods. Did you know that in Cambodia strings with money attached are tied around a baby's wrist as presents? Or, in Ancient Greece new parents placed a piece of woolen fabric over their door, to announce birth of a baby girl? A wreath made of olive branches was placed over door, if child was a boy. All of projects are practical. These gifts will be used, not stored in top of a closet. Many of them are educational, in nature.
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