Learn what NPE research involves, how DNA and traditional genealogy work together, and why unexpected parentage discoveries require careful, ethical research.

Learn how historical newspapers can uncover obituaries, community news, family relationships, and details that bring your ancestors’ stories to life.

Discover how death certificates can provide valuable genealogy clues—and why every detail should be compared with additional family history records.

Learn how census records can help you trace your ancestors, reconstruct households, follow migrations, and uncover clues for further genealogy research.

An old family photograph contains more than faces. Clothing, buildings, expressions, inscriptions, and even the photographer’s mark can reveal when it was taken, where the family lived, and what mattered to them.

A genealogy research log is more than a list of websites you have visited. It is a record of your questions, searches, discoveries, and next steps—and it may be the tool that finally helps you break through a stubborn brick wall.

Learn how to create a genealogy research plan that saves time, prevents mistakes, and helps you discover more about your ancestors.

Learn how census records help genealogists trace ancestors, identify family relationships, estimate birth years, and uncover new research clues.

Learn how to interview relatives for genealogy research. Discover the best questions to ask, recording tips, and why family memories are just as valuable as historical records.

Family stories can disappear in a single generation. Learn why recording relatives’ memories now is essential and how to begin preserving them.

Learn how to organize genealogy research, documents, photographs, and digital files with a simple system that makes family history easier to manage.

Learn what centimorgans (cM) mean in DNA testing, how they measure shared DNA, and why they are essential for understanding genetic genealogy.

Discover why family history matters and how genealogy helps preserve your family's legacy, strengthen identity, and connect future generations.

Avoid the most common genealogy mistakes beginners make. Learn how to verify records, organize your research, and build a more accurate family tree.

Discover how birth certificates reveal parents, maiden names, occupations, and family connections. Learn why birth records are essential for genealogy research.

New to genealogy? Learn the first five records every beginner should search and discover how these documents can help uncover your family's story.

Family history is more than names and dates. Discover why preserving family stories helps future generations understand their identity, heritage, and connection to the past.

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