April's episode is all about Civil War and military research. We chat with Michael Varhola, the author of Life in Civil War America, and Diana Crisman Smith, the instructor of Family Tree University's US Military Research class and the Civil War Research class. Plus: Tips on preserving military uniforms and details on how to enter our Civil War sweepstakes.

Family Tree Books wants to know about your family's food traditions—we're collecting short essays for a book to be published in spring 2012.

Probably the best all-around genealogy program, RootsMagic offers a winning combination of features for both casual and serious genealogists.

Trying to find an ancestors whose case has gone cold? Lisa Alzo offers brick wall busting strategies from our March 2011 issue. We also dig into Irish resources, talk about source documentation and offer advice on digital photo preservation.

Add these books to your genealogy reading list.

Back in October, we sought to view genealogy through fresh eyes by finding a newbie genealogist to blog about research experiences and resources. Nancy Shively of Skiatook, Okla., whose interests include family history and writing, fit the bill perfectly.

A total overhaul, underway for several years, has finally gone live, and the former FamilySearch Beta site is now the official FamilySearch.org.

The National Archives' Civil War exhibit combines photos, documents and memorabilia with a unique presentation and modern technology.

See the Civil War as your ancestors did -- through the lens of the era's photographers.

See the Civil War as your ancestors did -- through the lens of the era's photographers.