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
Poverty & Poisoning
In this episode of Shadows from the Tree, we delve into the darker side of our family tree by exploring stories pulled from newspaper archives and historical records. Specifically, this episode focus…
A Yellow Dog & A Rabbit Trail
This week we uncover stories of beloved pets. A Yellow Dog named Bismarck bravely saves the live of 2 children. The story of another dog hero who was to be buried in the family plot caused quite the …
Love Triangles
Join us while we discuss the stories of the Broadway Mystery Romance of Ann Murdock, and Alf Hayman. As well as the unfortunate tale of Rose Ambler's love life. The twists and turns will have you gue…
Lost & Found?
Dive into the rabbit hole with us while we follow the trails of missing persons, who simply disappear. Newspaper archives shedding light on the details. Listen in to uncover if or when they turn up f…