Genealogy can be a very fascinating and addictive hobby. Each step that you take in researching your family's history can lead you to new ancestors, delightful stories and a real ... Read More

Am I related to someone famous? This is one of the questions that often first sparks a person's interest in genealogy. Maybe you've heard that you're descended from Benjamin Franklin, ... Read More

You hear it over and over, but it still can't be said enough. Your living relatives are the best place to begin your family tree research. So for those ... Read More

If you celebrate Christmas, do you exchange gifts on Christmas eve or Christmas morning? Have you ever wondered why we decorate with mistletoe and holly? Or why we place colored ... Read More

Looking for a special, but inexpensive holiday gift? Check out these step-by-step instructions for creating your own heirloom ornaments from family photos. Available in different sizes and shapes, and decorated ... Read More

For a break from the traditional holiday gift buying, decorating, planning and holiday get-togethers, I thought I would highlight a variety of online databases and genealogy Web sites to explore, ... Read More

I watched an episode of Cold Case last night that dealt directly with the injustices and harsh conditions imposed on Japanese Americans and other individuals "forcibly relocated" by the U.S. ... Read More

Fraktur art in America combines family history with folk art in a beautiful, rich tradition - a document any genealogist would be ecstatic to find passed down in their family. ... Read More

It has been 66 years since the U.S. Pacific Fleet was attacked at Pearl Harbor, Hawaii, marking the entrance of the United States into World War II - a ... Read More

If you are looking for creative and personal gift ideas for family members, then you can't go wrong with a special gift which celebrates your shared heritage. I've included some ... Read More