Hound on the Hunt

12/02/2025

11/26/2025

I just posted my newest YouTube video about how I used NotebookLM to create the story of my grandfather's life. I really liked what it did with just a PDF of some information that I provided. Not only did it create an infographic and a timeline, but it also created a video. Have a listen and see what you think.

In this video, I’m taking you behind the scenes as I experiment with the newest features inside NotebookLM — including the mind map, timeline, infographic ,...

11/26/2025

Black Friday Surprise
60% Off Digitization
Yes, you read that right. FOREVER is offering 60% off digitization. If you return by the appropriate date, you'll also get 60% off any additional items you put in the box. The appropriate date is either 90 days from the date of purchase for regular boxes or until March 25 for holiday boxes. So buy them for your family and friends, and treat yourself to a gift: digitization and a bit of extra time. Gift shopping just got easier.
Give your old photos, slides, video tapes, film, and more a fresh start. We’ll transform your treasured moments into high-quality digital files you can access, share, and safeguard FOREVER.
Enjoy 60% off Digitization through December 2 at 11:59 pm PT. This is the moment you've been waiting for.
P.S. If you don't have a FOREVER account, you can join through this link and get $20 to use on your order (after confirming your email). You'll also be associated with me, and I can help you with your project. https://www.forever.com/ambassador/ellenthompson-jennings/deals

11/24/2025

Do you have vintage recipes that you'd like to share? Check out my video about this project.

Join me as I walk you through creating a collaborative family recipe book. In this video, I’ll show you how to scan with Photomyne and store your cherished f...

11/21/2025

In Melvin Collier's latest book, From Fragments to Foundation: Uncovering a Buried History of Tragedy and Triumph Collier embarked on an exhaustive search to piece together the buried history of his father’s great-grandfather, John “Jack” Bass, a brave Civil War soldier from Vicksburg, Mississippi, who narrowly escaped death and left an enduring legacy despite living only about 40 years. https://amzn.to/3LUjnv2

11/20/2025

, I just created this video using my phone to create a gift for my son. LOL, I wasn't even out of bed if you're wondering about my voice.
If you're new to FOREVER. I will put a link in the comments so you can sign up and get a $20 coupon to use for your purchase. Just be sure, confirm your email. .

11/17/2025

I’m thrilled to share something I’ve been quietly working on behind the scenes…
In January, I’ll be launching a brand-new year-long experience called the Photo Organizing Hero 2026 Program — designed to help you finally take control of your photos, one small step at a time.

If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed by your overflowing albums, camera rolls, or digital chaos, this program will give you the structure, support, and motivation you need to make real progress in 2026.

Each month will feature a simple, achievable photo-organizing challenge, along with encouragement, printables, and a fun way to track your progress through the year.

And because you’re part of the Family History Hound community, you can join the waitlist today and be the first to get details, bonuses, and early access when registration opens.

👉 Join the 2026 Waitlist Here
https://fhhdogpark.podia.com/2026-photo-organizing-hero-program

Let’s make 2026 the year we finally tame the photo chaos and preserve our memories in a way our families will thank us for.

Join the waitlist for the Photo Organizing Hero 2026 Program! Get monthly photo-organizing challenges, a printable punch card, motivation from The Family History Hound, and the chance to earn Bronze, Silver, and Gold badges. Be the first to access the January challenge and exclusive bonuses!

11/17/2025

An amazing story of what DNA can do. https://www.facebook.com/share/17ywdv7LGW/

On February 21, 1951, six-year-old Luis Armando Albino vanished from a park in Oakland, California, after a woman wearing a bandana lured him away with the promise of candy. He had been playing with his older brother when the stranger approached. Despite an intensive manhunt and widespread media coverage, no trace of Luis was found, and the case went cold, leaving his family in decades of anguish and uncertainty.

For more than 70 years, the Albino family clung to hope that Luis was alive somewhere, always wondering what had become of him. That hope finally transformed into resolution when a niece, driven by family curiosity and determination, took an ancestry DNA test. To everyone’s astonishment, the results led to a match. Luis, now 79, had been living on the East Coast under a different name. Raised by a couple who abducted him, he had no idea of his true origins. He built a full life—serving in the Marines during Vietnam, becoming a firefighter, and raising a family of his own.

In a deeply emotional reunion, Luis was recently brought back together with his biological relatives in California, including siblings who had never stopped looking for him. This extraordinary case, solved through modern genetic technology, underscores both the resilience of family ties and the remarkable possibilities of DNA genealogy in rewriting even the longest-unsolved chapters of human lives.

11/14/2025

A documentary about Hi**er's DNA
Will you be watching ?

Adolf Hi**er suffered it seems from a genetic disorder that stunts normal puberty. Researchers have extracted his DNA from a swatch of fabric with Hi**er’s b...

11/13/2025

Are you a full-circle memory keeper? How many of these tasks can you check off? I'm a FOREVER Ambassador, and I love how FOREVER is a one-stop shop for your photos, videos, documents, and genealogy. If you want to learn more, DM me or join through this link. You'll be associated with me, and I'll help you with your collection. https://www.forever.com/ambassador/ellenthompson-jennings

11/13/2025

1 Million” photos of farms dating back to 1953, covering Alberta, B.C., Manitoba,Saskatchewan and P.E.I. and some areas of Nova Scotia , New Brunswick and Ontario.

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11/11/2025

An important article about the use of AI alterations to photos and their use in genealogy.

Why the Coalition’s New Statement on AI and Historical Images Matters Steve Little Artificial Intelligence November 7, 2025November 7, 2025 2 Minutes This spring, many of us got our first hands-on experience with the new generation of photorealistic image generators, starting with OpenAI’s GPT-4...