Do you have Irish genealogy? Since March is Irish-American Heritage Month (commonly called Irish History Month), this makes it a perfect time to begin your search. Here are three important and useful...
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What is the Indo-European Language, and What Does it Have to Do with Your Ancestry?
Are you interested in the origins of languages? One of the largest language groups of the ancient world (possibly THE largest) was known as Indo-European, and hundreds of languages and dialects have...
How to Be the Best Family Archivist in Five Easy Steps
Are you the keeper of your family heirlooms? This makes you an archivist, whether you became one by choice or by default. You naturally want to keep those artifacts in excellent condition to be...
American Folklore: Utah
Utah came to the attention of European explorers late in the exploration game in North America. No European was interested in settling there until the 1800s because of its desert climate, though it...
American Folklore: New York
New York has a long and interesting history going back thousands of years to Native American times. It has been a French fur trapping outpost, a Dutch colony, a British colony, and one of the...
Silicon Valley Has its Eyes on Owning Our Genealogy. Why?
Silicon Valley owns an astounding amount of genealogical information on more than a billion people across all of human history. Why does it want to own this information and sell it back to you, and...
Why is Genealogy Tourism So Popular, and How Can You Use it to Add to Your Research?
Have you ever considered taking a genealogy tourism trip? These trips are more popular than ever, and you can do them alone or with a tour group. Here are what genealogy tour groups have to offer...
American Folklore: Nebraska
Nebraska is located on the Great Plains, and has a history of Native American habitation going back thousands of years. The French, Spanish, and English came in the late 17th and early 18th centuries...
3 Genealogy Societies Every Serious Genealogist Should Join
Every genealogist needs to belong to some genealogical organizations, to stay on the cutting edge of research. Here are the three all genealogists should join.
Are We All Royalty? Mathematics Seems to Prove It
Are you descended from royalty? Most genealogists would love to discover this. It is something that sounds prestigious and gives you bragging rights in genealogical circles. The thing is, mathematics...
Giving Back to the Genealogical Community? Here’s Why You Should, and How You Can
Have you ever considered giving back to the genealogical community? The community offers us so much, as we contribute to it by giving back, even in a small way. Here is why you should do it, and some...
The Top Things that Make Genealogy a Fun, Fascinating Hobby
There are plenty of reasons for getting involved in doing genealogy. However, did you also know that it is a fun, fascinating hobby in and of itself? Here are some of the best reasons for getting...
Who Were the Ashkenazi Jewish People, and Are You Related to Them?
Do you have Ashkenazi Jewish DNA? This can be an exciting journey for you. Here's who the Ashkenazi people are & what it means for your family history.
The Ten Best Genealogy Websites for Beginners
These ten websites are among the best for genealogy beginners. Everyone has to start somewhere, and in the era of modern genealogy, you can do much without having to leave your house. Save that for...
What Makes Genealogy So Important?
What are your reasons for doing genealogy? If you are a beginner or haven’t started yet, your personal reason(s) will be your motivation. Here are the most common reasons for doing genealogy, but...