The English, Scottish and Irish don't have a historical reputation for harmony. But the threesome blends perfectly at Origins.net <www.origins.net>. It's a collection of three research Web sites (English, Scots and Irish Origins), plus a genealogy-focused search engine to help you trace your roots in the old country. You can access all four sites from the home page or go directly to each.

The main site outlines what's new on Origins.net and supplies basic research tips, genealogical resources, articles (chiefly on Irish research) and a mailing list, which announces additions and improvements. Here's a tour through the rest of the network: