8 Oktoberfests That Will Make You Yell “Oompah!” Premium
Millions turn into honorary Deutschers during autumn's Oktoberfests. Try these 8 authentically German places to get your bratwurst and Bier.
View Details
November 2010 Genealogy Insider: Closing the Generation Gap Premium
Meet five genealogists who at age 26 and younger, defy brick walls—and stereotypes.
View Details
9 Things to Find Out About Your Family Heirlooms
There’s a family story on my mom's side about a dent in a silver pitcher Mom inherited from her dad’s mom. I don't remember how the story goes, but it has something to do with my grandpa and his brother arguing. Luckily, I can go home tonight, call my mom...
View Details
History Heaven Premium
When Cincinnati merchant Peter Neff’s wife died in 1844, he wouldn’t bury her in the city’s crowded, dismal graveyards. A year later, Neff was among the founders of Spring Grove Cemetery, which would become a model for cemetery design and a National Historic Landmark.
View Details
That’s a Wrap! Premium
America’s first prime-time network genealogy TV show wrapped up season one April 30. It was an exciting—and even somewhat controversial—ride for family historians. Here’s a look at the show’s first run.
View DetailsSign up for the Family Tree Newsletter
Plus, you'll receive our 10 Essential Genealogy Research Forms PDF as a special thank you!
Get Your Free Genealogy Forms
"*" indicates required fields
True Tales of Family History Fakery Premium
History holds many tales of folks who claimed false ancestral origins. We'll tell you about six of them.
View Details
Family Hour Premium
A peek behind the scenes of "Who Do You Think You Are?" with Megan Smolenyak Smolenyak.
View Details
Ways to Leave a Family History Legacy
“What do I do now?” is something I hear from readers every once in a while, as in, I’ve done all this research—now what should I do with it?What I like about this “Best of” excerpt from Sharon DeBartolo Carmack’s “How to Be a Good Ancestor” article in...
View Details
Genealogy Insider: Name Games Premium
Have fun with your name (and learn something, too) by typing it into these online tools.
View Details