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Continue reading →: I know how Cassandra felt.
The ancient Greeks knew how to tell a story that outlives centuries, and at the heart of one of their most tragic tales stands a young woman named Cassandra. She’s a princess of Troy, daughter of King Priam and Queen Hecuba, and she’s gifted with a rare and precious talent:…
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Continue reading →: The case of Marie and the father she never knew: an examination of genetic and traditional genealogical approaches.
When Marie first reached out to me, she carried a quiet but lifelong question: who was her biological father? She wasn’t looking for rumor, family mythology, or guesswork. She wanted evidence. She wanted something that could stand up to scrutiny — something genetic genealogy is uniquely positioned to provide. My…
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Continue reading →: A Courtroom Romance, George & Priscilla, 1932 – An Exercise in Innovative Story Telling.
On Old Spanish Trail in ’31, George borrowed a car for a night of fun. Forty miles per hour around a curve unseen, The Chevrolet sedan rolled like a wayward machine! Poor Priscilla Theriot in the left-rear seat, Was thrown from the car in a most ungraceful feat. Into a…
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Continue reading →: Essential Medical and Wellness Supplies for Your Cruise Vacation.
I spend significant time reading and preparing for all sorts of contingencies. My love of international cruise travel has driven much of this lately. One topic that gets my attention lately is preparing for unplanned onboard circumstances, particularly illnesses. Leveraging the experience of hundreds of seasoned travelers sharing their must-have…
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Continue reading →: Understanding Modern Homesteaders Information Needs in a Digital Age.
The concept of homesteading has evolved significantly in recent years, particularly as our world becomes increasingly digitized and interconnected. While seeking a simpler and more self-sufficient lifestyle, modern homesteaders have developed sophisticated information-seeking behaviors that blend traditional knowledge with contemporary digital resources. Defining the Modern Homesteader Today’s homesteader defies simple…
Hello,
I’m Aaron
My path toward discovery is never ending. Notice I say toward discovery. True discovery comes from the understanding that the journey is actually the destination.
I use this blog to share my discovery. Topics vary – ranging from my exercises in micro history and travel, to the strange things that come to my mind and how I engage them.
Aaron Tassin, MLIS 