Shiny Object Ancestors: The Ones We Can’t Resist
AI-generated image of the “shiny object ancestor” experience [...]
Genealogy Roundup, April 17
In this week's Roundup: crimes against historical heritage in Spain, a dramatic rescue leads to a family reunion, and more.
Genealogy Roundup, April 10
In this week's Roundup: trench art from WWI, a review of the new book The Unclaimed, interesting branch of my family tree, and more!
7 Things You Didn’t Know about Hakeem Jeffries’ Roots
America’s highest ranking Democrat in the House of Representatives, Hakeem [...]
Genealogy Roundup, April 3
In this week's Roundup: a surprising fact about middle names, the quiet epidemic of dying alone, Easter traditions, and more!
How I Found my Elusive John Murphy
The Deadly Trail that Finally Revealed a Phantom Branch of [...]
Taylor Swift’s Formidable Female Forebears
When it comes to genealogy, I prefer fresh territory, which [...]
Genealogy Roundup, January 17
In this week's Roundup: The 'skyborn,' manatee genealogy, the merry cemetery, a kitten rescue, and more.
Genealogy Roundup, November 15
In this week's Roundup: Honoring our ancestors, an orphan heirloom returned to its family, the history of pockets, and much more.
Meg Ryan’s Rusyn Roots
If I mention the movie When Harry Met Sally and your brain whispers "I'll have what she's having," I've got good news for you. Meg Ryan is back with a new movie. While in countdown mode, I couldn't resist peeking into her past by exploring her ancestry.