The Ladder We Ascend: A Fascinating Family History and Business Success Story
Inspiring intergenerational success story of the Cher-Mère brand in 'The Ladder We Ascend' — a beautifully designed family and business history book.
Print on Demand, and Why We Don't Always Write Your Content...
Doreen's project is noteworthy because it was one of Plantain's first print-on-demand books. What that means is that each family member could order any number of books they wanted at the click of a button on our website.
How We Captured the Story of a National Monument.
This book tells the story of Uganda Railways’ growth, and includes terrific visual archives shared by custodians worldwide. It also includes recent oral histories celebrating the very unique people and skillsets that worked the rails…
The Importance of Corporate History: Why Recording Your Company's Past Matters.
One reason why a company's corporate history is so significant is that it provides employees with a sense of stability and identity. Documenting a company's history also helps establish its credibility to the public.
Our 2021 in review.
This year, we made it to Harvard, made the Top 50 in Tech, and offered the most unique Christmas gift ever.
Our first public book, and the world's easiest way to record your stories.
We released our first public book, and still boast the world's easiest way to record your family's stories.
Our 2020 in review.
It’s been a while, hasn’t it? As we enter the last stretch of 2020 (and what a year it’s been!), we thought we’d write one last blog post for the year. Where to start, though?
The importance of sharing the stories about, and from, our built heritage and homes.
Covid has reminded us that our homes are much more than built structures. They are spaces in which we create memories - good and bad - that forever shape our identities. Here’s why society benefits when we share the stories that defined the home’s spaces…
The 802 Caribbean Women, Children and Men of the M.V. Windrush
This entry contains the full ship manifests showing the names and details of the 1027 women, children and men who boarded the M.V. Empire Windrush in Trinidad, Kingston, Tampico (Mexico), Havana, and Bermuda, and disembarked at Tilbury Docks, Essex, on the 22 June 1948; historical videos and resources; and details from Life Story projects.
Saving Life Stories in the time of Covid.
Introducing MemoryLines: The simples way to record your stories.