Reach for the stars! This expert advice from the author of Finding Your Famous (& Infamous) Ancestors will help you discover your familial claim to fame.

Whether your umpteenth-great-grandfather was a Founding Father or merely shouldered a musket, discovering your Revolutionary War roots can be a special patriotic thrill. Here's how to run your family tree up the flagpole and see who salutes.

Be the first to know about our new book, 101 Brick Wall Busters. Plus, you'll hear the latest "Who Do You Think You Are?" news, get an inside look at GenealogyGems.com, and find out about our new course for genealogy newbies. Plus, get tips for preserving heirloom quilts.

Discover the meanings of symbols used on tombstones with the resources listed below.

Is genealogical clutter stalling your family history progress? Use these 31 painless tips to get your research in order—no supernatural powers required.

Use these resources to help you decipher your ancestors' genealogical documents.

Pittsburgh isn't your run-of-the-mill family history destination. Here's how to move your research forward in the Steel City.

Making the most of the 1940 Census, an interview with Amy Johnson Crow at Archives.com, and a great deal on an upcoming Family Tree University course. Plus: Why you should follow a genealogy company's social media accounts.