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In lieu of paid subscriptions, I accept one-off tips. Think of this as a way to say “thank you,” to show appreciation, and to recognize the work that goes into researching, writing, and filming each history installment (however infrequent).

What people are saying

  • "This is wild! I'm shocked you've been able to find so much info already. These old newspaper clips are so cool. I love the story of the guy selling wine as a 'quart of chicken' on Sundays and going to jail for it.

    Kyle B. | Looking for information about a historical property near a job site in North Carolina

  • "Wait did you pull all of that together yourself that fast?!"

    Sam H. | Looking for the history of her friend’s New York apartment (where there may or may not be ghosts)

  • "I just shared this with my husband and he is blown away. We're really intrigued by that prohibition guy because my husband sells alcohol and we basically had a speakeasy in our basement! It's so cool!!!"

    Andie | Looking for information about their historic rowhome in Baltimore

  • "My family was so happy and impressed with your digging! My mom especially was like, "She found all that in a few hours?!"

    Brittany B. | Looking for information about her great-grandma’s long-lost sister

  • "This is incredible research! Thank you for putting this together! I agree - those comparision photos look very much like the same person."

    @forgottenphotos | Looking for information about a photograph found at a flea market

  • "Thank you so much for this! I am not sure I've ever seen a photo of my great-grandmother that young. I can't wait to share it with my family."

    Tracy K. | Returning a photo I found at a flea market to its original family

  • "Wow this is so cool!!! You could make a whole legit career out of reuniting people with their ancestors things."

    Cat F. | Helped her find the original owner of a WWII coat she found at a thrift store