# history research (blogs) — RSS Amplifier Recent posts from the 2 feeds in the RSS Amplifier directory that cover history research. Page: Feed: --- ## [Knext Gen Weekly #2](https://knextgengenealogy.substack.com/p/knext-gen-weekly-2) _2026-08-09 · Lex Knowlton · Knext Gen Genealogy_ What family history research did I do this week? ## [Knext Gen Weekly #1](https://knextgengenealogy.substack.com/p/knext-gen-weekly-1) _2026-08-02 · Lex Knowlton · Knext Gen Genealogy_ What family history research did I do this week? ## [Using Gemini Notebook for Research](https://thomaskidd.substack.com/p/using-gemini-notebook-for-research) _2026-07-29 · Thomas S. Kidd · Thomas Kidd’s Substack_ A new AI application for history writing. ## [Stay Focused: Creating Aims & Objectives for Genealogy](https://knextgengenealogy.substack.com/p/stay-focused-creating-aims-and-objectives) _2026-07-27 · Lex Knowlton · Knext Gen Genealogy_ I’m taking the Society of Australian Genealogists Genealogy Methods course over the next 6 months, and I’ve already learned some really useful tricks. ## [Genealogy Case Study: Using the FAN Method](https://knextgengenealogy.substack.com/p/genealogy-case-study-using-the-fan) _2026-07-23 · Lex Knowlton · Knext Gen Genealogy_ A look at how I expanded my research using the Friends, Associates & Neighbours Method ## [Muder on the High Sea: What happened to Lai Heng?](https://knextgengenealogy.substack.com/p/muder-on-the-high-sea-what-happened) _2026-07-01 · Lex Knowlton · Knext Gen Genealogy_ Gaolhouse Chronicles #2 ## [When a Daily Word Count Matters Most](https://thomaskidd.substack.com/p/when-a-daily-word-count-matters-most) _2026-06-26 · Thomas S. Kidd · Thomas Kidd’s Substack_ An essential component of my summer writing routine. ## [Five Great Books on the American Revolution](https://thomaskidd.substack.com/p/five-great-books-on-the-american) _2026-06-02 · Thomas S. Kidd · Thomas Kidd’s Substack_ Summer reads for America250. ## [America 250 and Faith in Public Life](https://thomaskidd.substack.com/p/america-250-and-faith-in-public-life) _2026-05-15 · Thomas S. Kidd · Thomas Kidd’s Substack_ Recognizing Christianity's role in the founding without obscuring the gospel. ## [Does AI Make You More Productive? Or Just Busier?](https://thomaskidd.substack.com/p/does-ai-make-you-more-productive) _2026-04-13 · Thomas S. Kidd · Thomas Kidd’s Substack_ More applications in history writing and research. ## [Crypto Payments, No Custody (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/AgIJEJilThVt) _2026-04-13 · **Sponsored**_ Send crypto to merchant wallets via API with real-time updates and automatic fees. ## [Riotsly & Tumultuously Assembled: Isaac Manns & the Swing Riots (Part One)](https://knextgengenealogy.substack.com/p/transported-for-life-the-story-of) _2026-04-10 · Lex Knowlton · Knext Gen Genealogy_ In the 1830s, thousands of men — mostly agricultural labourers — were transported to Australia for life or hanged for their role in the Swing Riots. This was the name given to an outbreak of rioting and machine-breaking across Britain in response to the Industrial Revolution and the encroachment of the machine. ## [Speakers’ Corner Preview: Live Jennifer Jones with Jane Chapman and Lex Knowlton](https://knextgengenealogy.substack.com/p/speakers-corner-preview-live-jennifer) _2026-04-06 · Lex Knowlton · Knext Gen Genealogy_ A recording from Lex Knowlton and Jennifer Jones's live video [Listen](https://api.substack.com/feed/podcast/193300893/2c4a945263556791d03fd7d5f7721fd7.mp3) ## [There's No Discharge in the War: A Slow Descent into Madness](https://knextgengenealogy.substack.com/p/theres-no-discharge-in-the-war-a) _2026-03-29 · Lex Knowlton · Knext Gen Genealogy_ We're foot—slog—slog—slog—sloggin' over Africa Foot—foot—foot—foot—sloggin' over Africa (Boots—boots—boots—boots—movin' up and down again!) There's no discharge in the war! ## [AI and History Research](https://thomaskidd.substack.com/p/ai-and-history-research) _2026-03-20 · Thomas S. Kidd · Thomas Kidd’s Substack_ Some initial forays. ## [Always Check Reords for Yourself](https://knextgengenealogy.substack.com/p/always-check-reords-for-yourself) _2026-02-12 · Lex Knowlton · Knext Gen Genealogy_ Today I have an example of why you should ALWAYS (where possible) check originals for yourself! ## [Getting Started as a Writer](https://thomaskidd.substack.com/p/getting-started-as-a-writer) _2026-02-09 · Thomas S. Kidd · Thomas Kidd’s Substack_ Why most people need a graduate program to learn how to write. ## [An Update on Charles Ledebur and Another Reminder to Get Outside of "Big Genealogy"](https://knextgengenealogy.substack.com/p/an-update-on-charles-ledebur-and) _2026-01-30 · Lex Knowlton · Knext Gen Genealogy_ Today, I’m bringing you a short update on my research project and another reminder about how important it is to get outside of Big Genealogy. ## [What Efficiency is For](https://thomaskidd.substack.com/p/what-efficiency-is-for) _2026-01-20 · Thomas S. Kidd · Thomas Kidd’s Substack_ AI raises the stakes on the difference between creativity and efficiency. ## [What To Do with Your Christmas Break](https://thomaskidd.substack.com/p/what-to-do-with-your-christmas-break-6b0) _2025-12-15 · Thomas S. Kidd · Thomas Kidd’s Substack_ Small strategic goals can pay big dividends for writers. ## [Finnish Seedboxes — Up to 20Gbps (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/LqDJ4Kfng8iP) _2025-12-15 · **Sponsored**_ Private Finnish seedboxes with 1–20Gbps speeds, RAID storage and 14‑day refund ## [The Sea Change in History Research](https://thomaskidd.substack.com/p/the-sea-change-in-history-research) _2025-11-11 · Thomas S. Kidd · Thomas Kidd’s Substack_ Why researching history has become easier and more overwhelming than ever.