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Los Angeles Times
2 months ago
Music

Taylor Swift and Emily Dickinson aren't just acclaimed writers. They're distant relatives

Taylor Swift and Emily Dickinson are distant relatives, 6th cousins, 3 times removed, descended from a 17th-century English immigrant settled in Windsor, Conn.
Swift's song 'Evermore' coincided with Dickinson's 190th birthday, both being Sagittarius, and their poetic styles have similarities. [ more ]
New York Post
2 months ago
Music

Taylor Swift is related to this long-dead, famous poet

Taylor Swift is a distant cousin of poet Emily Dickinson, sharing a 17th-century English immigrant ancestor.
Swift acknowledges the connection to Dickinson, referencing their familial ties during an acceptance speech. [ more ]
www.nature.com
2 months ago
Science

The Life and Gruesome Death of a Bog Man Revealed after 5,000 Years

Vittrup Man was a Mesolithic individual discovered in a Danish bog; his violent death and unique ancestry have intrigued researchers. [ more ]
BuzzFeed
3 months ago
Parenting

People Are Sharing The Wildest Things They Found Out About Their Families After Taking A DNA Tests

People have discovered shocking family secrets through DNA tests, such as secret adoptions and hidden marriages.
DNA tests have helped reconnect family members and build relationships that were previously unknown. [ more ]
www.aljazeera.com
4 months ago
Black Lives Matter

More mainstream': In the UK, push for slavery reparations gains momentum

Civil society is working to address Britain's role in the slave trade.
Malik Al Nasir's research uncovered his personal connection to both enslaved people and slave traders. [ more ]
Pitchfork
5 months ago
Career

Buffy Sainte-Marie Responds to CBC Report in New Statement

The author is being recognized with a prestigious award.
They address recent allegations and assert their strength and truthfulness.
The author discusses their Indigenous identity and the impact of their two families. [ more ]
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