July 22, 2024 | Research
Summer Vibes from the Pre-Carpathian Area
Let me share some of the pictures I took during one of our pre-war family research projects in the villages of Sambir District, Lviv province.......
Tag Archive: galician village
June 19, 2024 | History, Research
Education in Galicia – 1. Kindergartens.
We are often asked about the childhood of our customers’ ancestors and their education when we do genealogy research. What did they study? Was school......
November 6, 2022 | History, Interview Project, video
In the Ukrainian Mountains.
Hello Friends,It is Vasyl's birthday today. Vasyl's house is located on a mountain, 30 min walk from the village. There’s no way to get to......
June 1, 2020 | History
Welcome to the village of Soroki in 1934
Welcome to the village of Soroki in 1934. It is located in present Ukraine, Ivano – Frankivsk Province. Have a look at the map. It was......
April 7, 2020 | History
Common Causes of Death Among our Ancestors
Yes, I admit that the idea of exploring the causes of death for our ancestors was instigated by the present and sad corona-virus situation. But......
July 17, 2019 | History
Travel In Time: Visit a Galician Village of the 19th – early 20th century
This little sketch will be interesting to those whose family originates from Eastern Galicia and who would like to feel the real atmosphere of their......
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