Understanding German States with Historical Maps Premium
Track your Deutsche ancestors before the first unified German Empire with this map of the German city-states and kingdoms in 1865.
View DetailsHow to Find Your German Hometown: A Case Study
Ich bin ein Münchner? Read one researcher's attempts to find his German hometown.
View DetailsA Historical Map of Italy Premium
The Italian peninsula wasn't always called "Italy." Instead, your ancestors hailed from one of several regions or city-states. Say "ciao" to your ancestral homeland with this historical map of Italy.
View DetailsTen-Dollar Founding Father: The Hamilton Family Tree
Now a Broadway superstar, the "10-dollar founding father without a father" Alexander Hamilton had an unlikely origin story. Here's a look at the Hamilton family tree.
View DetailsA World Cup Cheat Sheet for Genealogists Premium
You can't cheer on Team USA in this year's World Cup. But this World Cup cheat sheet, featuring 16 of the 32 qualifying teams, will help you root for your ethnic roots.
View Details5 Common Genealogy Errors (and How to Avoid Them)
Nobody's perfect. We all find genealogy errors in our trees from time to time. Learn how to prevent the most common.
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4 Ways to Honor Your Military Ancestors
Whether your ancestor served in Virginia, South Carolina, Normandy or Iwo Jima, the veterans in your family have a tale worth telling. Honor military ancestors in your family with these four strategies.
View DetailsWhat a Foreign-Born Population Map Tells Us about America Premium
We often call America a melting pot, and historical data backs that nickname up. This foreign-born population map shows the diversity in 19th-century America—and lays the groundwork for America today.
View DetailsHistorical Research Maps: Sanborn Fire Insurance Maps Premium
Gaze into the streets where your ancestors lived with one of the most reliable collections of maps: Sanborn fire insurance maps.
View DetailsDouble-Dealing: A Louisiana Purchase Map Premium
Gaze into the past with this Louisiana Purchase map, showing how the United States doubled in size thanks to one single agreement.
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