Are you thinking about putting together a family reunion, but don’t know where to start the planning process? In this post, learn helpful tips for planning a family reunion that everyone will remember for years to come. I spend a lot of my free time working on my family tree, which usually means I am …
Are you interested in putting your knowledge of your family history to use to connect with your ancestors’ culture? In this post, find several ways to expand your connection with the cultures your ancestors called their own. If you have read other articles on my website, then you know that most of the information on …
Do you ever wonder how far back the furthest family tree goes? In this post, learn the furthest verified case that anyone has been able to trace their ancestry.
Maybe you’ve heard that researchers have made big discoveries about Beethoven’s DNA. In this post, learn more about what they learned, as well as how to find out if you are related to Beethoven.
The idea that every human is related to every other human is easy enough to understand, in theory. But it leads to the question: how many generations back are we all related?
Have you been thinking about writing down your life story? In this post, learn about different styles, what to consider, and how to write your personal history.
Interested in how to start a family history blog? Learn the different ways you can start publishing your stories and research about your family history.
It’s that time of year again: time to decide what your resolutions for the new year will be. In this post, find over 30 ideas for New Year’s resolutions for the genealogist and family historian. One of my favorite things to do on New Year’s Day is enjoying a warm cup of coffee and writing …
Can you use your DNA results to explore your cultural heritage? And if you can, should you? The answer to both of these questions is a firm “yes”.
What is family history indexing? In this post, learn the answer, as well as find out about different types of indexing projects, and how to get involved.