Fact: DNA data can be difficult to understand and work with. Myth: You need a Ph.D. to learn how to use DNA data. On the Famicity blog, we occasionally discuss DNA and how it’s an important part of genealogy and family history research. So you take a test, you get your basic results, what else can you do with…
It’s believed that there are seven living generations of Americans. Let’s take a look at each generation, how they are defined and what they’ve experienced in their lives.
One of the oldest towns of the United States is Salem, Massachusetts, established in 1626 and located just outside Boston. Salem is a quiet little town but full of history that brings in tourists and visitors every year. Let’s learn about Salem and their witch history.
What do you think of when you think of grandfather clocks? Grandfather clocks are typically beautiful, large and elegant clocks that can really put a room together.
Genealogy research can be a challenging but very rewarding hobby. We all have our reasons, methods and practices when it comes to research. The internet provides us with many tools to help us but errors happen, details are missed and sometimes we just need help organizing records. One great new tool I recently discovered is Evidentia. This blog interviews…
Poetry is a form of literature that gives emotion and the expression of feelings and ideas by the use of distinctive styles and rhythms. Think of it as the art of making words into a beautiful painting for the ears. Poetry can tell short little stories, provide inspiration, give solace in a time of grief and even provide humor….
