Tips & Techniques Articles
Keep your family story from veering off course -- watch out for these nine pitfalls when researching or writing about your roots.
5/2/2011
Sometimes it's not so good to be on top.
12/4/2009
With nearly a billion searchable historical records, the new FamilySearch.org offers brilliant possibilities for furthering your research. Our guide spotlights tips and hints for making the most of the website.
6/14/2011
From acrazed to zythepsary, family history documents are full of archaic words. Don't get stumped — here are five ways to figure out what your ancestors were talking about.
4/1/2004
Think that faded letter your great-great-grandfather penned doesn't say much? Use these graphology secrets to uncover hidden details about your ancestors' personalities.
8/1/2004
How well can you interpret gravestone inscriptions? Take our quiz to find out.
6/1/2005
Hitting the road in search of your roots? Don't leave home without these 21 essentials.
5/2/2011
Use these eight genealogy resources to help your Latin American family tree research along.
9/24/2012
Traveling out of town to trace your roots doesn’t have to bust your budget—at least if you follow our money-saving advice.
7/26/2010
An online records bonanza makes now simply the best time to discover your roots in England.
8/2/2011