PBS Genealogy show

Poipu04 · Posted: Tue Mar 20, 2012 5:20 pm Post subject: PBS Genealogy show

This is a really interesting story about the comedian Wanda Skykes from the PBS genealogy show:

www.nytimes.com/2012/0...es-jr.html

autumndivona · Posted: Wed Mar 21, 2012 5:57 am Post subject: Re: PBS Genealogy show

What a cool article, and a fascinating family history for her. It's details like the "39 lashes" that really bring our ancestors to life. Thank you for sharing it.

nuccia · Posted: Wed Mar 21, 2012 9:30 am Post subject: Re: PBS Genealogy show

Great article! Thanks for sharing it. Smile

Cathy · V.I.P. Joined: Jul 10, 2007 Posts: 2681

I am excited about this show! Looks great! The 39 lashes was more common than you would think in Colonial New England. My New England colonials had been put in stocks in the town square, jailed for cursing (6 months in jail!!) and received lashes for wearing silk. WEARING SILK! lol Rolling Eyes

Poipu04 · Posted: Tue Mar 27, 2012 12:58 pm Post subject: Re: PBS Genealogy show

Wow, Cathy! For wearing silk??? I am assuming that was too showy in the days of the Puritans?

Cathy · V.I.P. Joined: Jul 10, 2007 Posts: 2681

Actually, it was for dressing beyond their station in life. Only the wealthiest people were allowed to wear silk and no one was allowed to wear silk on Sunday. Those wacky Puritans! LOL