Sometimes, knowing the historical background of a thing can help that thing make more sense. So what is the history of genealogy? When was it discovered? Why was it important then? And why does it...

As a self-proclaimed word nerd and genealogist, I began to wonder if there was a difference between the terms genealogy and ancestry. What do they each mean? How are they different? And does it even...

When I can get into a family history groove, I really enjoy doing genealogy. But sometimes, I can't help but wonder: who likes doing genealogy? Why do they like doing genealogy? And do these...

I've heard that genealogy is the second-most popular hobby of several options. But can it really be the second most popular hobby, if it's been listed next to several options? Or, for that matter, is...

The more time I spend doing genealogy, the more I wonder who else is studying genealogy. Then I can't help but wonder why others study genealogy. So who studies genealogy - and why are we doing...

With so many websites out there, it can be confusing wondering where to plant your metaphorical family tree. So I asked Breanne which genealogy site is best - and why. Her answer was a very solid,...