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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.

How to Find Your German Hometown: A Case Study

Ich bin ein Münchner? Read one researcher's attempts to find his German hometown.

A 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.

Ten-Dollar Founding Father: The Hamilton Family Tree Premium

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.

A World Cup Cheat Sheet for Genealogists: Root for Your Roots Premium

In this year's tournament, cheer on the Stars and Stripes—and the countries of your ancestors. This World Cup preview will help you root for your ethnic roots.

5 Common Genealogy Errors (and How to Avoid Them)

Nobody's perfect. We all make mistakes like typos, incorrect ancestors, or bad data in our trees. Learn how to prevent them.

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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.

What 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.

Historical 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.

Louisiana Purchase: What Genealogists Should Know (with Map) Premium

Gaze into the past with this Louisiana Purchase map, showing how the United States doubled in size thanks to one single agreement.