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Strange Facts about Presidential Family Trees
Discover what strange relationships lie in the Washington, Lincoln and Roosevelt presidential family trees.
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The Crown: The Real Royal Family Tree
Netflix has a hit on their hands with The Crown. How much does the plot of the show differ from true history? We're here to find out!
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Ragnarok and a Hard Place: Loki’s Thorny Family Tree Premium
Ragnarok is a family affair for Loki Laufeyson. Let's explore how Marvel's spin on the trickster god's family tree stacks up against Norse mythology.
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“Sirius” Genealogy: The Complex Harry Potter Family Tree
What do we know about the Boy Who Lived's ancestors? We look at the Harry Potter family tree—and the surprising connections between his friends and enemies.
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Bernie Sanders and Larry David Find Out They’re Cousins Premium
On the season 4 premiere of "Finding Your Roots," Bernie Sanders and Larry David, found out they're actually related. Read on for all the details.
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Discovering the Truth About Family History Claims Premium
Do your relatives whisper about American Indian heritage, a black sheep ancestor or a link to a famous person? Our 10 genealogy research tips will help you investigate family stories and find out whether they're true.
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The Star Wars Family Tree
"I am your father" was just the beginning. Here's the multigenerational saga of the Skywalker family tree.
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The Beer Baron’s Clan Premium
Descendants of a famous Cincinnati brewer discover their German roots—and each other.
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Genealogy on the Big Screen Premium
You know you're genealogy-obsessed when you start researching fictional family trees. We went online and dug up the roots of some of our favorite silver screen characters.
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British Royal Family Quiz
The British royal family has played a huge role in world history, and continues to be a fixture of popular culture. But how much do you really know about this famous family tree? Test your knowledge with this quick quiz.
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