Libraries, universities, and cultural archives across the country are quietly knocking on the doors of everyday Americans — because the footage shot in living rooms, backyards, and local diners is filling gaps that no official record ever could. Here's how ordinary home video became essential history, and what you should know if your collection might qualify.
Aug 08, 2026
Nobody frames the footage of Tuesday night dinner or the drive to soccer practice. But decades from now, that's exactly the footage your family will cry over. Here's why the unremarkable moments in your kids' lives deserve to be documented — and how to actually do it well.
Jul 20, 2026
Somewhere in your parents' basement or stuffed in the back of a closet, there's probably a shoebox or a plastic bin full of old VHS tapes, Hi8 cassettes, or MiniDV cartridges quietly deteriorating. Those tapes hold birthday parties, first steps, family road trips, and people you miss — and they won't last forever. Here's how to find them, save them, and fall back in love with them.
Jul 20, 2026