This Sunday, August 9 at 9/8c TLC will air actress Alfre Woodard’s episode of Who Do You Think You Are? In the...
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Humidity and Your Family Archive: Why It Matters
Archivists tell us to store precious documents and photos in conditions with stable temperature and humidity. This...
Chilling Historical Video Footage Found in Online Archive
A determined graduate student found some chilling historical video footage of a ship that capsized in Chicago. It was...
We Dig These Gems! New Genealogy Records Online
Every Friday, we blog about new genealogy records online. Do any collections below relate to your family history?...
“My Name is Jane:” Heritage Scrapbook Celebrates Family Tradition
This mini heritage scrapbook celebrates a family name--Jane--which has been passed down through several...
Update Now! RootsMagic Update for FamilySearch Compatibility
If you use RootsMagic to work with FamilySearch Family Tree, you must install a RootsMagic update (version 7.0.6.0) to...
Genealogy Gems Premium Podcast Episode 125: Research at the Public Library
These three quick tips and a new podcast episode can help you research your family history at the public library,...
Old Artifacts Become New Again: Jewelry with Found Objects
What old family artifacts do you have that would make a great piece of jewelry? Recently I heard again from Gems...
How to Reconstruct Your Early Childhood Memories and Stories
Most of us don't recall our early years well. How can we tell our life's story if we don't remember the first chapter?...