Of Mice King and Men: The History of The Nutcracker
The story of Clara and her magical nutcracker has gone from German fairytale, to French novel, to Russian ballet. Learn more about the origins of this beloved Christmas tradition!
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A Genealogist’s Guide to Classic Cocktails
Like our ancestors, these classic cocktails have histories (and mysteries) all their own! Brush up on your genealogical knowledge of these classic drinks and toast your ancestors at your next cocktail hour.
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What if Halloween Took a DNA Test?
Like us, Halloween has a long and rich history. This year, we decided to see what it would look like if Halloween took a DNA test.
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How DNA Will Help Identify Korean War Remains
The U.S. recently received 55 boxes from North Korea believed to contain the remains of service members lost in the Korean War. Learn how DNA will play a vital role in identifying these remains and returning them to their awaiting families.
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Before the Smartphone: How Our Ancestors Took Selfies
It turns out that selfies aren't such a new phenomenon. The technology has just evolved. Here's a look at how our ancestors took pictures of themselves.
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Social Work: Using Social Media for Genealogy Research Premium
Learn how to leverage the power of social media sites such as Facebook and X for your genealogy research.
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Are You Related to Saint Nick?
If Saint Nicholas was a real person, did he have any children? Let's find out if it's possible to have the real Santa in your family tree.
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10 Ways to Make Family Reunions Fun for Kids
Make your next family reunion kid-friendly and family history-focused with these fun activities for the younger set.
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How to Make Picture Magnets from Old Photos
For this easy art project, kids use a copy of an old family photograph to make a magnet.
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Genealogy Books for Kids (and Their Grownups)
Genealogy is a great way to get kids excited about history. Here are genealogy and family history books for kids (and some for their grownups, too.)
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