Why We Celebrate Oktoberfest in September
It's a question that burns inside my brain this time every year: Why is Oktoberfest celebrated in September? Let's find out!
Read MoreOrganizing Your Genealogy: Episode 88
This episode is all about getting organized so you can quickly store and secure your genealogical findings and build your genealogy portfolio.
Read MoreGoing Green with Your Research: Episode 28
We've got a roundup of portable scanners, advice on going green with your research and a look at the new FamilySearch Beta website.
Read MoreFinland Resources Premium
Explore this list of web and print resources, as well as our English to Finnish genealogy glossary, to learn more about tracing your Finnish roots.
Read MoreQuick Guide: Add-On Software Premium
A quick look at 8 popular programs designed to streamline tasks from watermarking to mapping to memoir writing.
Read MoreNow What? How to Handle Large Computer Files Premium
Q: How does one handle computer files for a very large body of genealogical research? Should I create one giant database for all family lines or create separate databases for each line? A: There’s no hard-and-fast rule here, and the answer partly depends on the capacity and capabilities of...
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Now What? Recording Children Born Out of Wedlock Premium
How to record a child born out of wedlock on your family tree.
Read MoreResource Roundup: Ergonomic Research Tools Premium
Tips on how to make your computer space more physically conducive to your genealogy research.
Read MoreHistory Matters: In With a Bang Premium
Given the violent nature of much of human history—from wars to revolutions to “winning” the West—it’s hard to overstate the importance of firearms in our ancestors’ lives.
Read MoreFinnish Line Premium
Race toward ancestral discoveries with our guide to tracing suomalainen forebears.
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