Who Owns My Content When I Post It on a Genealogy Website?
When uploading images of ancestors or providing family history online, it's important to understand the copyright laws involved. Here's what you need to know.
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Resource Roundup: 5 Free Genealogy Wikis Premium
What’s the resourceful genealogists crave most? Free online data. Luckily, wikis allow collaborative editing of their content by users. Find out which ones are our favorites.
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Genealogy Gets a Competitive Edge in “Relative Race” Premium
Go behind the scenes of a thrilling genealogy show that sends competitors racing across the country to discover unknown, long-lost family.
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Cemetery Records Online: Find Your Ancestors’ Tombstones
Cemeteries are critical genealogical resources, but they're often miles and miles from where you live. Cemetery websites can help you virtually visit.
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12 Must-See Genealogy TV Shows That Will Inspire You
Genealogy TV shows offer tips and inspiration for discovering family history. Here are 12 must-watch inspiring and informative family history programs.
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Stories to Tell: Our Ancestors War Migrations Premium
In Stories to Tell, we shares a researcher’s tale of unexpected family history discovery. This time, a genealogist discovers how historic events prompted her ancestors’ migrations.
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How to Stir Your Own Memories for Genealogy Clues
Documenting your own memories can be a great tool for furthering your family history research. Author Sunny Morton shares three tips to help you recall your past.
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One Man’s Successful Search for His Sperm-Donor Father Premium
Professional genealogist John Vanek’s successful search for his sperm-donor father—and the men’s thoughtful navigation through their new relationship—offer inspiration to birth family searchers.
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Toolkit Tutorial: Accessing Old Records on Microfilm Premium
Are you interested in learning how to access old records on microfilm? Check out our step-by-step tutorial to learn the process!
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The 1890 Census Fires and Other Burned Genealogy Records
Record-destroying fires like the 1890 census fires have likely impacted your research. Raise your family tree from the ashes of these disasters with these tips.
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