Blog.

A place where I'll share my journey into my own family history: through embroideries, through Lipa and Živena, and perhaps other treasures that catch my nose along the way.

Family history

Where I searched and what I found

What sources helped me uncover my family's history? From family publications and digital archives to distant relatives and folklore enthusiasts: the tools that opened it all up for me.

Family history

Careful: searching for the past will swallow you whole!

Tracing my family history brought a whole new dimension to my life. Fair warning: the search will pull you into a whirlpool that is very hard to get out of.