The ‘Dictionary of Canadian-isms on Historical Principles’ has been updated for the first time since 2017, and for only the second time since it was launched in 1967. The editors of the dictionary at the University of British Columbia (UBC) say it is the third edition of their lexicon, which is appearing digitally the first …
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175,000 New Historical Records Released by Virtual Record Treasury of Ireland
Launched three years ago, the Virtual Record Treasury of Ireland is now home to over 350,000 records and 250 million words of searchable Irish history. Led by Trinity College Dublin and supported by the Department of Culture, Communications and Sport, the project brings together historians, computer scientists, archivists, and librarians working to digitally recreate Ireland’s destroyed public …
Discover Your History at the Allen County Public Library
The Allen County Public Library (in Fort Wayne, Indiana) is encouraging people to dive into their history this summer at the Genealogy Center. The ACPL Genealogy Center is a world-renowned location for its collection and knowledgeable staff. For the public to start their family tree, they can take advantage of many resources, such as asking a genealogy …