08-01-2024

Family Tree Magazine

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5 August Genealogy Activities: Family History 101

You might not know where—or when—your next “semester” of genealogy will take you. But these five projects will get you ready.

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Make signficant progress in your research online!

The Genealogy Websites Learning Track equips you with the skills to navigate the vast online resources available to genealogists today.

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Entertainment

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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Ancestry's Hidden Gems - Master New Tools & Discoveries

Get up to speed on the latest from Ancestry!

Register for our live webinar and learn how to get up to speed on Ancestry’s new look, tools and features! Whether you’re an Ancestry veteran or a new user, Gena’s presentation will teach you how to make the most of Ancestry.

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Surnames

How to Refine Common Surname Searches on Google

If your Google surname searches produce oodles of irrelevant hits, use our tricks to construct queries that work like magic.

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Podcasts

A Closer Look at NBC’s “Roots Less Traveled” – An Interview with Host Faruq Tauheed: Episode 139

Lisa interviews Faruq Tauheed, host of the NBC TV series “Roots Less Traveled” about the show and his own genealogy journey. Plus, highlights from the 101 Best Websites for Genealogy and a look at the burgeoning market of health-focused DNA tests.

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