The Ancestor Hunt, a leading free resource for genealogy researchers, today announced the launch of The Newspaper Research Academy, a new online hub providing genealogists and historians with expert tools and education to master historical newspaper research. The Academy combines decades of experience from The Ancestor Hunt’s founder, Kenneth R. Marks, with a curated collection of resources from trusted genealogy and newspaper experts, making it easier for researchers to uncover a wealth of ancestor stories.
“My mission with The Newspaper Research Academy is simple: to share with everyone the tools and techniques I’ve learned,” said Kenneth R. Marks, founder of The Ancestor Hunt. “Whether you’re a genealogist eager to uncover precious family stories or a historian seeking deeper insights, my goal is to empower you to master this essential research skill.”
The Academy is designed to serve researchers at every skill level through a tiered structure of resources:
- Free Resources: A vast, free collection of websites, tutorials, and reference guides from leading industry professionals and newspaper database companies.
- Subscription Resources: An exclusive offering for subscribers, featuring The Ancestor Hunt’s On-Demand Webinars, comprehensive Research Guides, and an ad-free Browse experience across the entire website.
- Premium Resources: A curated list of top-tier, third-party resources, including advanced courses, books, and webinars from expert genealogy professionals and leading newspaper database vendors.
The Academy’s resources are well-suited for both individual researchers and institutions such as libraries and genealogical societies. Institutions can offer access to the Academy’s resources via The Ancestor Hunt website or directly from their own platforms, providing a valuable tool for their members and patrons.
About The Ancestor Hunt
The Ancestor Hunt is a premier online resource for genealogists and family history researchers of all skill levels. Focused on empowering researchers, the site has grown from 10,000 links to free online newspapers in 2012 to over 275,000 curated links across 24 distinct genealogy record collection categories today. Founded by genealogist Kenneth R. Marks, The Ancestor Hunt also offers 130 easy-to-understand Genealogy Quick Reference Guides, providing the community with essential tips and techniques to uncover their family stories.
Contact:
Kenneth R. Marks, Founder, The Ancestor Hunt