For me, working from home is not the new normal. I've spent the majority of my career working from a home office in some capacity. For the past three years, I've exclusively worked from home, alone, and on an island. In a sense, I've been practicing self-distancing for years.

Sure there are some...

Researching your family history is an exciting journey. With DNA test kits and genealogical websites housing billions of searchable records, it’s never been easier to begin. But if you embark unprepared, rookie mistakes can lead to wrong turns, and suddenly your journey is a bad trip.

To...

Children who know their family history are more resilient and
have higher levels of self-esteem.

Are you dealing with school closures and anxious kids? A solution might be in your past. Family history isn't just educational, it has powerful emotional benefits for children. 

Emotional...

When I'm not doing genealogy or talking about genealogy, you can find me watching genealogy on TV! Here are eight of my favorite binge-worthy genealogy shows and why you should watch them. Tune-in for tips and inspiration.

1. Finding Your Roots

Using records and DNA, Henry Louis Gates Jr....

I surveyed hundreds of genealogists and family historians to find their favorite products and services. The essential must haves, and the things that make their research and life just a tiny bit easier.

The following products are the perfect combo of brilliant, practical and some are...

My client grew up hearing she was a Mayflower descendent. They had a framed family tree, but no documentation. I researched her roots, and it turns out the story was TRUE!

I confirmed her lineage to these six Mayflower passengers: 

• Robert Bartlett
• William Brewster
• Love Brewster
• William...

As you cast your vote in this year’s election, have you ever wondered about your ancestors in past elections? What issues were important to them? Where did they vote? Could they even vote? It wasn’t that long ago when women and African Americans in the United States were denied the...

This time of year everyone is talking about their favorite family dishes. Why not preserve and organize all your family’s favorites in this new keepsake recipe journal?

I created the Our Family Recipes memory journal because I couldn’t find a recipe book that included all the sections...

Tonight on Finding Your Roots, hosted by Henry Louis Gates, Jr.,. comic actors Melissa McCarthy and Eric Stonestreet

Episode 2 | Off the Farm
Tuesday, October 15, 8/7c

Two comic actors who grew up on farms in America’s heartland–the descendants of generations of people who worked the...

Us genealogists and family historians are always up for a cemetery visit. Even if we are on vacation. And this time of year, we’ve got lots of company.

These six stand out cemeteries are notable for their residents, manicured gardens, art, architecture, local history, and cultural events....