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Genealogy is the fascinating study of family lineages and the history of one's ancestors. At its core, it is a quest to document the names, dates, and places that form a person's biological and social heritage.

This pursuit often begins with a simple question: \"Where do I start?\" By interviewing living relatives and gathering family heirlooms, researchers can build a foundation that eventually leads to more formal investigations.

Modern genealogy relies heavily on a combination of digital records and physical archives. Enthusiasts utilize census data, birth and death certificates, military records, and immigration manifests to bridge gaps between generations.

The rise of DNA testing has further revolutionized the field, allowing individuals to uncover ethnic origins and connect with distant cousins who share common genetic markers.

For authors and historians, genealogy provides a rich narrative tapestry. It transforms dry historical dates into personal stories of survival, migration, and triumph.

Whether exploring military history or local legends, tracing a family tree helps individuals understand their place in the broader context of time. Ultimately, genealogy is more than just a list of names; it is a way to preserve the legacy of those who came before us, ensuring their stories are not lost to the passage of years.

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This pursuit often begins with a simple question: "Where do I start?" By interviewing living relatives and gathering family heirlooms, researchers can build a foundation that eventually leads to more formal investigations.

The rise of DNA testing has further revolutionized the field, allowing individuals to uncover ethnic origins and connect with distant cousins who share common genetic markers.

For authors and historians, genealogy provides a rich narrative tapestry. It transforms dry historical dates into personal stories of survival, migration, and triumph.

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John (JC) Reardon: The Universal Curator

John Reardon (writing as JC Reardon) is a prolific Australian author and a foundational pioneer of the nation's technology sector. Often described as a "modern polymath," Reardon has transitioned from building the infrastructure of the digital age to documenting the vast breadth of human knowledge through an expansive bibliography that exceeds 200 titles.

A Legacy of Innovation

Before becoming a mainstay in Australian publishing, Reardon was a trailblazer in the tech industry. He founded one of Australia's first Internet Service Providers (ISPs) and operated the country's first domain name provider. This deep-rooted expertise in complex systems—ranging from satellite technology to the inner workings of the internet—serves as the backbone for his contemporary writing on science and the future of AI.

The "Wikipedia with a Voice"

Reardon's literary approach is defined by his role as a knowledge aggregator. Rather than pursuing narrow academic specialization, he adopts the role of a "Universal Curator," mapping the continuous story of human civilization across several key pillars:

Military History: Detailed chronicles of the ANZACs, the Spitfire, and the Battle of Trafalgar.

Big Human Systems: Insightful explorations of global faiths and secret societies, including Buddhism, Islam, the Catholic Church, and the Freemasons.

Technology & Science: Accessible guides on Voyager, the evolution of the internet, and the trajectory of AI.

Myth & Folklore: Investigations into the Loch Ness Monster and the Illuminati.

Writing Philosophy

Utilizing an "overview + narrative" structure, Reardon focuses on accessibility, repackaging dense technical and historical data into digestible, story-driven guides for a general audience. His high-volume publishing model treats each book as a "compact portal," inviting the curious to explore a diverse array of subjects through the lens of a man who helped build the digital world they inhabit today.

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