Why Is Genealogy Important Links

The Uses of the Past: Why Science Writers Should Care About the History of Science And Why Scientists Should Too

"The Anatomy Lesson of Homo sylvestris" by Nathaniel Gold Whether we are exploring our family genealogy or the genetic tree of our primate ancestors, all of us have a common yearning to know from whence we came. Origin stories captivate our imagination and offer a narrative structure for better understanding where we are today. The reality is that a knowledge of the history of science can both ...

MILAN: Library staff willing to help with local genealogy research

Ever wonder why the return address on that yellowed-envelope you found postmarked from New York bears your surname? And who is the man with the bearded-face standing next to your grandmother in the picture you discovered in an old family photo album?

Black History Month kicks off

A speech Thursday from Indiana’s first African-American female mayor launched Bloomington’s Black History Month celebrations, highlighting the progress African-American women have made from slave ships to the workforce.

High-End Obama 2012 Fashions Unveiled

The campaign released the "Runway to Win" line of designer swag

Trips to Find Your Roots

Do you know where your ancestors came from? Maybe you have a few facts here and there that your parents or grandparents told you about –or maybe you’ve logged onto a website like Ancestry.com to do your own research.