Author: David A. Fryxell

How to Find Your Norwegian Ancestors

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.

Learn about the history of sunglasses and, thanks to a little genealogy research, more about the man who made them cool.

Dig deeper in your research to find hidden gems at these four free and underused genealogy websites.

2019 marks the 50th anniversary of the Apollo 11 Moon landing. Learn some out-of-this-world lunar facts with this historical timeline of the Moon.

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

If carefully reviewed, birth, marriage and death records can contain a wealth of information. Here are some unexpected details in vital records.