People from Europe have been coming to North America for a thousand years. The more permanent European settlements, however, did not start being established until the late 16th and early 17th...
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Mickey Mouse: Walt Disney an American Icon
Arguably the most famous creation of Walt Disney, Mickey Mouse is an iconic cartoon character that is recognized around the world. No one knows why the public found the humble, anthropomorphized...
Fun Genealogy Projects for Kids #4
A terrific genealogy project you can do with kids is to create a family photo collage. There are a few different ways to do this, with almost endless ways of deciding on a theme for it. These are a...
Fun Genealogy Projects for Kids #3
Scrapbooking is a really fun genealogy project any child will enjoy. It allows for a ton of artistic creativity, while learning about family trees…either their own or someone else’s. There is room...
Fun Genealogy Projects for Kids #2
A great project to do with kids who you want to become interested in genealogy is an interactive family tree, using as much media as possible. There are tons of different ways to approach this kind...
Fun Genealogy Projects for Kids #1
If you want to get your kids or grandkids interested in genealogy, a great way to do it is to come up with fun genealogy activities for them. Doing genealogy in a fun way when they are young can...
Early Career: Walt Disney an American Icon
Walt Disney is one of the world’s best known and best loved animators. Before he became famous for his work, he was a struggling young artist who discovered animation and became interested in it...
Must-Have Genealogy Books for Your Personal Library #3
Here is a must-have book for your personal genealogical library. Put it on your bookshelf today. You will be glad you did. If you want your genealogy work to be easy, and to put yourself on the path...
Must-Have Genealogy Books for Your Personal Library #2
“The Everything Guide to Online Genealogy,” by Kimberly Powell, is another must-have genealogy book for your personal library. This book helps you navigate the seemingly infinite world of the...
Must-Have Genealogy Books for Your Personal Library #1
There are certain genealogy books every beginning or veteran genealogist should have on their personal library bookshelf. The first one is “Genealogy Standards.” This tells you a little bit about the...