Touchdown! A “Genealogy” Timeline of NFL Teams
This handy football history timeline tells you the genealogy of today’s NFL teams, their “parent” teams, and the years they were established.
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How to Refer to Aunts and Uncles: Grand, Not Great
Great-uncle, or grand-uncle? Here's one perspective on the avuncular controversy.
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Royal Succession: Meghan and Harry’s Baby Is Seventh in Line to the Throne
The new royal baby, born on May 6, is seventh in line for the British throne. How does royal succession work? We'll explain.
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Baby Steps to Organize Your Genealogy
Does organizing your genealogy research sound overwhelming? Start small! Using these baby steps, you'll have your research tidied up in no time.
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This Is Not a Drill: Finding Pearl Harbor Records
In honor of the anniversary of Pearl Harbor, we're sharing some resources that help ensure the events of that day are never forgotten.
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A Brief History of Hanukkah (and Our Favorite Jewish Resources)
Hanukkah begins at sundown, when Jews light the first candle on a special nine-branch menorah. Let's learn more about this special time of the year!
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How Rudolph Became the Most-Famous Reindeer
Most of our Christmas lore dates back centuries: Santa Claus, the Yule log, caroling, the Christmas tree. The most famous reindeer of all, though, dates only to 1939. We'll share the story of how Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer came to be.
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Behind the Scenes of Genealogy TV Show “Relative Race” With Team Black
“Relative Race” equips four, two-person teams with a car, a paper map and a flip phone. Then it sends them to a new city each day to compete a challenge and find the home of a previously unknown relative (identified through DNA testing and genealogy research). Teams that make it to Day 10 compete for $50,000. In this post, Team Black, siblings Joe and Jerica Henline, give you an in-person sneak peek behind the fast-paced, family-filled scenes of “Relative Race.”
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Walking in Your Military Ancestors’ Shoes at Fort Mackinac, Michigan
Check out our pictures and history of Fort Mackinac, a 230-year-old military fort on an island at the top of Michigan. We also have tips for researching soldiers who were stationed here.
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Creating a Timeline To Show My Grandfather’s Life
Timelines reveal a lot about your ancestors' lives. Learn how to create timelines for your family history as well as practical tips for using them in your research.
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Royal Succession: Meghan and Harry’s Baby Will be Seventh in Line to the Throne
The new royal baby, expected next spring to the Duke and Duchess of Sussex, will be seventh in line for the British throne. How does royal succession work? We'll explain.
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Color Your Family Tree Green
Every part of our lives has an impact on the environment, even down to our genealogy research. Follow these green tips to decrease your footprint.
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