Why Is Family History Research Important to Me?
Reflections from an Ancestors unKnown research volunteer In 2024, Ancestors unKnown recruited research volunteers to help Ancestors unKnown, Nederland students in Amsterdam find new details about [...]
Can a DNA test tell the family story? These are our highs and lows.
DNA testing is an incredible tool that can take our family history research two or more steps further. This is especially true for anyone without access to oral histories, archived documents, or [...]
Finding Solace in the Past: Six Benefits of Family History – Especially When the World Is in Crisis
As the founder of Ancestors unKnown, I’m a fierce advocate for the benefits of family history research, celebrating our often-overlooked ancestors, taking ownership of our identities, and [...]
Ditch textbooks to improve history education
When genealogy research and other untold histories are incorporated into history classes, students see themselves and their own stories represented in their education. They learn about the heroes [...]