Celebrate Aunt and Uncle Day on July 26! When it comes to aunts and uncles, what are the accurate kinship terms? How do you determine generations? The answer is "grand," but not...
On July 24, we celebrate Cousins Day! So how, exactly, are you related to the child of your great-great-grandmother's son?! We'll explain the steps to calculating cousinhood.
From beach getaways to frozen treats, celebrate the season! Enjoy these 9 number-based facts relating to the history of summer vacation.
The new royal baby, born on May 6, is seventh in line for the British throne. How does royal succession work? We'll explain.
For most Americans, the 2018 income tax filing deadline was earlier this week. As much as we grumble about income taxes, you could argue our ancestors have had it worse. At...
Looking for the women in your family tree? Start your search for female ancestors in these genealogy records.
When America's immigrant heritage comes up in today's national discourse, you'll often hear: “My ancestors came here legally,” “They learned the language and became American”...
Have you heard the news about the Library of Congress’ new digital Sanborn maps collection? Here's how to use these unique maps for your genealogy research!
Some NFL teams have as many twists and turns as your family tree, with name changes and moves across the country. This handy football history timeline tells you the genealogy of...
Not sure how to go about tracking down the records of your ancestor's arrival through Ellis Island? With these tips and resources, you'll find them in no time!