How often have you wondered 'how did my ancestor feel about....?'I bet it's a lot! But have you ever considered how your ancestors thought about emotions? Or whether our emotional reactions in the past were different? Perhaps our ancestors had emotions which we no longer have words to express?This week #TwiceRemoved delves into the fascinating world of our ancestors emotions with historian Matthew Roberts.Love the show? Help support me to keep producing episodes by treating me to a cup of coffee: https://ko-fi.com/genealogystoriesFind all resources at: https://genealogystories.co.uk/matthew-roberts

What is queer history? Why is it important to family history? How do you go about finding unheard stories? What clues might we have to queer identities? How do we navigate the danger of applying modern labels on the past?To find out more and access all resources mentioned, check out https://www.genealogystories.co.uk/justin-bengryLove the show? Help support me to keep producing episodes by treating me to a cup of coffee: https://ko-fi.com/genealogystories

Travel back in time to the year 1911 and discover the women that fought for our right to vote. Plus get tips and tricks for finding the suffragist ancestors hiding in your family tree.Tara Morton, of the Mapping Women's Suffrage 1911 project, will join me to delve into the lives of our suffragist ancestors. Who were they? How did they campaign? What clues did they leave behind?Find out more and access links to all resources mentioned at https://www.genealogystories.co.uk/tara-mortonLove the show? Help support me to keep producing episodes by treating me to a cup of coffee: https://ko-fi.com/genealogystories

#TwiceRemoved takes a virtual trip to the Emerald Isle with Irish Genealogy expert David Ryan. Alongside family history tips and techniques, I quiz David about the history of Ireland and how that impacts the hunt for our Irish ancestors.Find out more and access links to all resources mentioned at https://www.genealogystories.co.uk/david-ryanLove the show? Help support me to keep producing episodes by treating me to a cup of coffee: https://ko-fi.com/genealogystories

#TwiceRemoved guest Mark Crail returns by popular demand! This time to give a whirlwind tour of the history of Trade Unions. From early existence alongside Friendly Societies to the 1970s Miners Strikes. Was your ancestor a trade union member? How can you find out? What records might you discover?For all resources see https://genealogystories.co.uk/markcrail-tradeunions/To support the show, treat me to a coffee (and help pay for recording and hosting costs) at: https://ko-fi.com/genealogystories

No matter whether your ancestors appeared on stage, worked behind the curtain or watched performances from their seats...the theatre was a big part of their lives. Find out about the entertainment enjoyed by your ancestors in the 18th Century. Just how long were theatre shows? How did you get your tickets, where did you sit and what would you have watched?If you enjoy #TwiceRemoved support the show over at https://ko-fi.com/genealogystoriesFor more information on this show and details of all resources mentioned, see https://www.genealogystories.co.uk/michelleholman

Expert genealogist Emma Jolly shares her Black Country ancestor discoveries! Find out about this important industrial area of Britain. Where is it? Why was it called the Black Country? What were the lives of the people that lived there like and what stories did they leave behind? Find out more and access links to all resources mentioned over at www.genealogystories.co.uk/emmajollyEnjoyed this episode? Support the show here: https://ko-fi.com/genealogystories

In an episode packed with writing tips, author Nathan Dylan Goodwin joins me to share his experiences as a genealogy crime fiction writer. Creator of the much loved forensic genealogist Morton Farrier, Nathan explains the inspiration behind his stories - from newsletters from the National Archives to the Golden Gate killer.Nathan expertly weaves real research practices into his fast-paced novels and was an early adopter of DNA analysis. Find out how he creates realistic stories whilst maintaining reader's interests.For details of all resources mentioned see www.genealogystories.co.uk/nathandylangoodwinIf you love #TwiceRemoved please consider supporting the show by treating me to a cup of coffee: https://ko-fi.com/genealogystories

Explore life at home during WW2 with historian and author, Naomi Clifford. Delving into the diaries of those that lived through the Blitz, we'll be exploring the reality behind the propaganda. Just how 'in it together' were we? How did people feel about the war? How did experiences vary depending on your wealth and where you lived?If you enjoyed the show treat me to a cup of Ko-Fi: https://ko-fi.com/genealogystoriesFind out more about Naomi Clifford and all resources mentioned at www.genealogystories.co.uk/naomiclifford

Historian and creator of HistFest, Rebecca Rideal joins me to discuss a history of witches! From the Wicked Witch of the West to Sabrina the Teenage Witch, there's no denying that witches are ingrained in popular culture.But what exactly is a witch? What types of people were accused of witchcraft? What were the consequences of such an accusation? We've all heard of the Salem witch trials, but were their similar trails on the UK and Europe? How did beliefs and attitudes towards witchcraft change over time? Why are witches such a prominent feature in pop culture?Find out more about Rebecca and see a list of all resources mentioned at www.genealogystories.co.uk/rebeccaridealSupport the show by treating me to a cup of coffee at https://ko-fi.com/genealogystories