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.

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.

This month, explore American history for genealogists with historic maps, social history tools and the Family Tree Magazine "Top 40 Genealogy Blogs".

Having trouble finding your family tree's Mr. Right? Helpful advice from Sharon DeBartolo Carmack will help you break down your brick wall, as will advice from Allison Stacy and Family Tree University. Plus: News from the blogosphere, Random Acts of Genealogical Kindness and our upcoming November 2010 issue.

Take your genealogy on the road with some great new mobile apps, learn tips and tricks for family history travel, and tour the top mobile websites of 2012 pulled straight from the brand new "101 Best Websites for Tracing Your Roots" list. Plus: How to win a free registration to the Fall Virtual Genealogy Conference.

Do you have what it takes to succeed as a genealogist? Follow our six-step research regimen to transform your ancestor searches.

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

Discover, preserve and celebrate your family's history without spending the family fortune with our guide to 58 great deals in genealogy.