Shadows From the Tree
Welcome to Shadows From the Tree, uncovering the hidden stories of our ancestors' pasts through the exploration of newspaper archives and historical research. Our mission is to shed light on the lives and experiences of those who came before us, revealing the shadows that have shaped our family histories. We invite you to join us on this journey of discovery and share your own family stories (prior to 1923, as we respect the privacy of individuals beyond that timeframe). Together, let's delve into the depths of history, unravel the mysteries of our ancestors, and illuminate the shadows that have long been forgotten.
- Update frequency
- every 14 days
- Average duration
- 36 minutes
- Episodes
- 25
- Years Active
- 2023 - 2025
Season 3- Trailer
Join us for Season 3 of Shadows of the Tree- returning late September 2025.
This season, expect the return of listener favorites like:
Love triangles
Natural Disasters
Deathbed Confessions
… plus brand-n…
Family Curse or Bad Genes
Listen in to this episode of Shadows From the Tree, where we delve into the darker side of genealogy by exploring stories pulled from newspaper archives and using historical records to find the truth…
Revenge & Rivalry
Listen in to this episode of Shadows From the Tree, where we delve into the darker side of genealogy by exploring stories pulled from newspaper archives and using historical records to find the truth…
Listen if you Dare!
Listen in to this episode of Shadows From the Tree, where we delve into the darker side of genealogy by exploring stories pulled from newspaper archives and using historical records to find the truth…
Disasters & Devastation
Listen in to this episode of Shadows From the Tree, where we delve into the darker side of genealogy by exploring stories pulled from newspaper archives and using historical records to find the truth…
Abducted & Abandoned
Listen in to this episode of Shadows From the Tree, where we delve into the darker side of genealogy by exploring stories pulled from newspaper archives and using historical records to find the truth…
Love on the Battlefield
Listen in to this episode of Shadows From the Tree, where we delve into the darker side of genealogy by exploring stories pulled from newspaper archives and using historical records to find the truth…
Broken Lives, Broken System
Listen in to this episode of Shadows From the Tree, where we delve into the darker side of genealogy by exploring stories pulled from newspaper archives and using historical records to find the truth…
Children Crusaders & Coal Coup
Listen in to this episode of Shadows From the Tree, where we delve into the darker side of genealogy by exploring stories pulled from newspaper archives and using historical records to find the truth…
Marriages & Mayhem
Listen in to this episode of Shadows From the Tree, where we delve into the darker side of genealogy by exploring stories pulled from newspaper archives and using historical records to find the truth…
Poisoning & Paternity
This episode focuses on the theme of Love Triangles and the impact it had on the lives of those involved. Join us as we shed light on these often overlooked stories and gain a deeper understanding of…
Season 2 Trailer
After a summer break, we are back with more salacious stories from the past. Join us for season 2 of Shadows from the Tree!
Gunshots & Gravestones
Listen in on Episode 10.3 of Shadows from the Tree, we delve into the darker side of genealogy, focusing on a story from our own family tree. Involving Danielle's third- great grandfather, William Id…
Justice for Jeanette
Listen in on Episode 10.2 of Shadows from the Tree, we delve into the darker side of genealogy, focusing on a story from our own family tree. Involving Danielle's third- great grandfather, William Id…
The Bad Seeds from Our Tree
Listen in on Episode 10.1 of Shadows from the Tree to hear about the early lives of the bad seeds from our family tree. With details pertinent to the revealing of a dramatic conclusion in our next ep…
The Black Hand & Blackburn
Listen in on Episode 9 of Shadows from the Tree to hear about family feuds, specifically a kidnapping of Angelo Mareno by the Black Hand, based in Chicago. As well as a family dispute over highly des…
Diamonds & the Dead
Listen in on Episode 8 of Shadows from the Tree to hear about the robberies that intrigued and enraged society, with the stories of Florence Harmon, and Sexton P.J. Hale. We dive deep into family tre…
Reunited & it Feels So Good
Listen in on Episode 7 of Shadows from the Tree to hear about the adoptions of 3 children and where they find families. Reunited and it feels so good. We dive deep into family trees, vital records, a…
Hoodwinked by Hoaxes
Listen in on Episode 6 of Shadows from the tree to hear about the hoaxes that hoodwinked people with faulty science about radium water and elaborate schemes involving a doll mother. We dive deep int…
Beach Sensors & Cooping
In this episode of Shadows from the Tree, we delve into the darker side of family trees by exploring stories pulled from newspaper archives and historical records. Specifically, this episode focuses …