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Great Grandma did what?
The latest stories found hiding in trees, research techniques, and a little bit of history too
Colorizing History: How I Used ChatGPT to Breathe Life into My Ancestor’s 1903 Obituary Photo
Ever wish you could bring an old family photo to life?
I just used ChatGPT and a smart AI genealogy prompt to colorize my 2nd great-grandfather’s 1903 obituary photo, and wow. It felt like meeting him for the first time.
I’ll show you exactly how I did it, step by step, no extra tools needed. Just your image, a reference photo, and the right words.
Ready to try it with your own ancestors?
Genealogy Tourism: How to Plan Your Ancestral Return Trip
Your ancestors lived real lives. They laughed, got married, argued over laundry, maybe “ran away” when they didn’t want to sweep the floors. Ancestry travel is your chance to stand where all that happened. But first, we find the records that get you there.