Tracing my buried bloodlines

With the war, genealogy has become popular among Ukrainians as a way to reclaim their historical heritage. Mariana travels to her home region to find lost family roots.

Editor’s Note: We often talk about how Ukraine resists occupation.

Yet we often forget that we stand on the shoulders of giants, especially those who fought for independence. Want to gain a deeper look into humanity’s fight against authoritarianism? Subscribe to support our work!

“Hurry up, a wall of rain is coming at us.”

My father’s words are cut off by…