Author: David A. Fryxell

I Have Smelly Family Photos. Now What?

Why do your old photos smell musty or moldy? Here's how to handle foul-smelling family photos.

Begin your research with this guide to identifying ancestors from Norway, studying Norwegian geography, and finding key Norwegian genealogy records.

Geneanet claims to be the largest European genealogy website. Here's an overview of its family trees and other helpful features.

Ancestors with common surnames can throw even experienced genealogists off track. Use these strategies to research the most common last names.

How the electric fan and air conditioning changed the way our ancestors kept their cool.

Discover your French ancestry with this in-depth guide to genealogy records and resources from la République.

Plus, you'll receive our 10 Essential Genealogy Research Forms PDF as a special thank you!

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How did our ancestors go from eating with their hands to using knife, fork and spoon? Discover the surprisingly fascinating development of cutlery.