Relationships can be complicated. Everyone knows that. There are many songs, movies, and plays out there detailing the tangles and twists of relationships, each with their own dose of dramatic flair. And despite what anyone might say about life being simpler in the good old days, complicated relationships are nothing new—as demonstrated by Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet, which was originally published in 1597 and is still the standard for complicated relationships. Full Story
13 Classes Focused on African Heritage at RootsTech 2017
February 8, 2017 By
By Falande Swain World-renowned experts in African-American genealogy and family history will be on hand at RootsTech 2017 to teach you how to unlock your family’s past and make connections with your heritage. Classes on topics such as getting started, how to use technology in your research, and overcoming genealogical challenges will be explored over […]
A Ready-for-RootsTech Guide to DNA
February 3, 2017 By
Preparation is a key to success. When it comes to RootsTech, the largest genealogy conference in the world, it can make all the difference, especially if you’ve set specific goals you want to achieve at the conference. If one of your goals is to learn more about DNA testing and genetic genealogy, this guide is for you. Full Story
What’s New on FamilySearch—January 2017
February 2, 2017 By
Each month, FamilySearch publishes a list of new changes and updates to the FamilySearch.org website. This list includes changes to Family Tree as well as other parts of FamilySearch.org. In some cases, these changes will also be published as individual articles where the need to do so exists. Full Story
How to Start Family Food Traditions from Scratch
February 2, 2017 By
In my younger years, I found myself drawn to the exotic food traditions of those around me, feeling like my own food heritage was, well, unexciting. Compared to the standard American meals we ate at home, it seemed other people’s kitchens were brimming with rich culinary traditions, such as: Full Story
Discover Your Family’s Recipe Story
February 2, 2017 By
by Linda Clyde Mom’s Autumn Surprise As a kid, every year in my hometown when the warm playful days of summer turned into the cooler, more serious days of fall, I’d head back to school with my sisters. One lucky day, when the obvious crispness of fall could be felt in the air, we’d trudge […]
Discovering My Passion for Genealogy
February 1, 2017 By
by Kenyatta D. Berry, JD, Genealogy Roadshow (PBS) How did you get started in genealogy? What is the most interesting thing you have discovered about your ancestors? These are the top two questions I receive from fans of Genealogy Roadshow. I got my start in genealogy while in law school. Unlike most professional genealogists who […]
#NotAtRootsTech 2017? Here’s How to Participate Virtually
January 31, 2017 By
RootsTech 2017 has arrived! Over the next 4 days (February 8–11), thousands of enthusiastic family storytellers and historians will converge on the Salt Palace in downtown Salt Lake City, Utah to learn about collecting, preserving, and sharing family stories. Full Story
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