The sheer size of the Titanic was a sight to behold in 1912, but over 100 years later, how does this vessel compare to a modern cruise ship? Source: Visualized: Comparing the Titanic to a Modern Cruise Ship
Category: History
Artificial Intelligence Brings Family Photos To Life
I found out about this app through Facebook and gave it a try. It can be a little creepy, but it brought a tear to my eye to see my great-grandma and grandpa Frederick moving and smiling. Click the link below to learn more. Source: Artificial Intelligence Brings People in Historic Photos Back To Life
Finding My Family
As I put the Frederick family history together, I've run into a few roadblocks and mysteries in y genealogy journey. As of late, I've been working on finding and documenting some of the extended family relationships with my great-great-grandmother Ella (Zillmer) Frederick. A photograph is at the center of my genealogy conundrum in this search.… Continue reading Finding My Family
Digital Artists Recreated The Oval Office In The Last 100 Years
The Oval Office became the central place of every American president since the beginning of the 20th century. It's a tradition for every incoming president to change the décor in the Oval Office, from the upholstery to the wallpapers. Source: Digital Artists Recreated The Changes The Oval Office Went Through Over The Last 100 Years
Grandpa’s Tractors
Grandpa and his BF Avery A tractor I remember visiting Grandma and Grandpa Frederick's house as a kid and Grandpa would dig out the photo albums. We would go through and he would tell a story about certain pictures--I wish I could remember them all! There was one album with pictures of tractors, equipment and… Continue reading Grandpa’s Tractors
Letters to Lorraine-June 25, 1935
Neosho, WisconsinJune 25, 1935 Dearest Lorraine, I never hear from you, so I thought I'd write again.How did your get over the birthday? Ha! Ha!Did you go to the Schwartz Sunday? I was to Neosho to the church picnic, that is with the folks. Was you and Melvin here Sunday to get me? How about… Continue reading Letters to Lorraine-June 25, 1935
Letters to Lorraine-May 21, 1935
Cataract, WisconsinMay 21st 1935 Dear Lorraine, Must take time and answer your letter tonight. We have been so busy. We have our house cleaning done. Yesterday I helped the men folks plant corn. Planted 13 acres. They still have more to plant for the silo. I can hardly walk to-day my feet are so sore.… Continue reading Letters to Lorraine-May 21, 1935
A Merry Christmas
This year was sort of an emotional Christmas for me--and I know for others in our family, too. This is the first year in 33 years that my folks didn't have Christmas on the farm--30 years for me. It was the first Christmas in their new home, and we didn't let Covid get in the… Continue reading A Merry Christmas
2020 Review
Hello to my loyal followers. Yes, the Weekend Historian is alive and well during this pandemic we are living through. My family and I have remained safe and healthy the past few months. We did have a couple of scares, but we managed to get through unscathed. A few other family members did contract the… Continue reading 2020 Review
