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So you've taken a genetic genealogy test. Now what?

So you've taken a genetic genealogy test. Now w...

One popular use of DNA genealogy test results is triangulation, a process that can help genealogists identify specific ancestors and relatives.  Triangulation involves matching segments of one person's DNA to...

So you've taken a genetic genealogy test. Now w...

One popular use of DNA genealogy test results is triangulation, a process that can help genealogists identify specific ancestors and relatives.  Triangulation involves matching segments of one person's DNA to...

True story of a discovery of a statue hidden for decades

True story of a discovery of a statue hidden fo...

A few weeks ago, we participated in a community service project for our son's scout troop. The troop members inadvertently uncovered a statue that had lain hidden for decades on the grounds...

True story of a discovery of a statue hidden fo...

A few weeks ago, we participated in a community service project for our son's scout troop. The troop members inadvertently uncovered a statue that had lain hidden for decades on the grounds...

The mysterious fog of 536 A.D.

Science and core samples unlock the truth: “It was a pretty drastic change; it happened overnight ... The ancient witnesses really were onto something. They were not being hysterical or...

The mysterious fog of 536 A.D.

Science and core samples unlock the truth: “It was a pretty drastic change; it happened overnight ... The ancient witnesses really were onto something. They were not being hysterical or...

Genealogy at the end of life

Genealogy at the end of life

From time to time, we get emails from customers who purchased our genealogy charts with a very specific reason in mind.  ​They want to ensure their core research is preserved...

Genealogy at the end of life

From time to time, we get emails from customers who purchased our genealogy charts with a very specific reason in mind.  ​They want to ensure their core research is preserved...

The old way to memorize land borders

The old way to memorize land borders

"Maps are only one way of knowing the shape of a place. Before the borders of England’s parishes were definitively mapped, people learned the boundaries of their community by foot....

The old way to memorize land borders

"Maps are only one way of knowing the shape of a place. Before the borders of England’s parishes were definitively mapped, people learned the boundaries of their community by foot....

African American Genealogy Resources via the AAHGS

African American Genealogy Resources via the AAHGS

People with African-American ancestry have some of the hardest brick walls to break through, but it can be done as Henry Louis Gates Jr. has demonstrated in many episodes of...

African American Genealogy Resources via the AAHGS

People with African-American ancestry have some of the hardest brick walls to break through, but it can be done as Henry Louis Gates Jr. has demonstrated in many episodes of...