Tracing Ancestors: STEM / STEAM Education

  Her Pride Celebrated "lesbian means...? Pride Month led me to ask  "What does "lesbian mean? " Which led me to wonder how long has the word lesbian been used to describe relationships. Well, the word "lesbian" has its roots in ancient Greek culture and literature, specifically linked to the life and works of Sappho and the island of Lesbos from c. 630-570 BCE. Evolved from the association with Sappho and her works, the term "lesbian" began to be used in the late 19th century to refer to female homosexuality. Read more about it in our  June 2024 Newsletter: Let's Follow the Women.  History and historical documents and writings tell us alternative lifestyles have always existed. And, as genealogists, it's hard to be blind to the records that reveal our ancestors' secrets.  6 Tips to Start Your Research Click here for full article in  June 2024 Newsletter Read:  Was Grandma a Feminist? shhh... Her Secret Life?  Many women were feminist...

1912 Sunday Newspaper Quiz Can You Solve It? Let us know! And, win an ancestryDNA Kit.  Rules   This Giveaway Expires 30 June 2024; 11:59pm You must be a free subscriber on linktr.ee/hittinthebricks. It's a Win-Win! We do not send out emails or texts. Answers this 1912 Sunday Newspaper Quiz. Must be the right answer Try your hardest not to cheat! You are NOT eligible if you have already won the MyHeritage Complete Package in the past 6 months. Feel free to listen to a 30min podcast on Hittin' the Bricks with Kathleen, or a 1min Youtube Short. Go to  linktr.ee/hittinthebricks.   Remember to subscribe to be eligible to win. Submit your answer at the bottom of the Rules Page: Post A Comment .  BeSure to leave your email so we can verify subscription. This is a closed Comments page, so answers and  emails are not shared. YES YOU MUST SUBMIT THE CORRECT ANSWER TO BE ELIGIBLE FOR THE  ANCESTRYDNA KIT GIVEAWAY

Under the Umbrella Hittin' the Bricks with Kathleen   , the Genealogy Podcast sponsored by Tracing Ancestor a3Genealogy : A historical and forensic research firm. We partner with the 100% donation sponsored educational entities below. Visit our one-stop-shop: linktr.ee/a3Genealogy . T racing Ancestors : a 501c3 Not-for-profit education platform offering an internship program, educational blog. Our STEM - STEAM opportunities and programs for schools, colleges and university students and teachers. We partner with a3Genealogy research projects for internship experiences. This is a paid internship program. We rely on donations and grant monies for operating expenses. YouTube Channel: Off the Wall   educational highlights are also produced by the Tracing Ancestors volunteer team.   DNA for Genealogists Flipboard Magazine . Everyone can access this DNA magazine. The idea is to stay abreast on the technical side of DNA. Our goal is to "flip" articles of interest in one spot. F...