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AI in Genealogy: Game-Changing Tools That Are Revolutionizing Family History Research

Marc McDermott

Your Ancestors’ New Year’s Resolutions vs Yours: A Hilarious Comparison

Marc McDermott

Dear Santa: A Genealogist’s Christmas Wish List (Including That One Elusive Death Certificate We’ve Been Hunting for Three Years)

Marc McDermott

The Great Name Game: Decoding Nicknames, Misspellings, and Aliases in Family Records

Marc McDermott

Confessions of a Find A Grave Photo Volunteer: How to Explain to Cemetery Caretakers Why You’re Climbing Trees for the Perfect Headstone Shot

Marc McDermott

The Genealogist’s Bucket List: Bold Research Goals Worth Chasing

Marc McDermott

DNA Segment Deep Dive: Making Sense of Your Genetic Puzzle Pieces

Marc McDermott

Julia Roberts Isn’t ACTUALLY Julia “Roberts”?? Finding Your Roots

Marc McDermott

The Most Shocking Celebrity Cousin Matches EVER on Finding Your Roots

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The Best FREE Genealogy Sites You Should be Using

Marc McDermott

The Secrets Hiding in Your Ancestor’s Old Letters That Could Change Everything You Thought You Knew About Them

Marc McDermott

The Best Free Places to Preserve and Share Family Photos for Future Generations

Marc McDermott

Pharrell Williams Discovers His Ancestor’s Voice: A Heart-Wrenching Moment That Changes Everything

Marc McDermott

Two Brothers, Two Destinies: The Hidden Family Story That Left Scarlett Johansson in Tears

Marc McDermott

When Family History Reveals Dark Secrets: How to Handle Difficult Discoveries

Marc McDermott

DNA Myths Busted: What You Think You Know Might Be Wrong

Marc McDermott

Browser Tabs Every Genealogist Has Open Right Now (And Why We Need Them All)

Marc McDermott

What My Ancestors’ Thanksgivings Can Teach Us About Family (And Why I’m Grateful for DoorDash)

Marc McDermott

Weird Things You’ve Inherited That Actually Tell Amazing Stories (Yes, That Rusty Old Key IS Worth Keeping)

Marc McDermott

Margin Notes and Meatballs: The Genealogy Hiding in Grandma’s Recipe Cards

Marc McDermott

The Power of Writing Research Reports to Yourself

Marc McDermott
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