Jun 1, 2023

DNA testing is a very popular way of doing genealogy these days. It can open doors and solve mysteries that no records exist to solve. DNA does not lie, either. It always tells you the truth about who you are and who your family is. There are three main types of DNA testing that are done in modern genealogical...

Jun 1, 2023

Everyone who has been through an American public school knows the story of Plymouth Rock, the legendary first piece of dry land the Pilgrims stepped on after their long and arduous Mayflower journey across the Atlantic. As the place where our first English immigrants encountered and stood on the area that would become...

May 29, 2023

Memorial Day is celebrated on the last Monday of May and is meant to celebrate and honor those who fell during service with the U.S. military. The point of the holiday is clear, but its origins are not. Read along as we study the history of Memorial Day in the United States...

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May 28, 2023

Have you heard any news stories that have made you concerned about DNA testing and your privacy? It’s been in the news recently. If you are concerned about a test you did, or about doing it at some point in the future, here is the real story you need to know on DNA and your personal privacy.

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May 27, 2023

John Hancock is a name that is synonymous with the Declaration of Independence. He is known for being the first and largest signer of the document, which was a courageous act at the time. It's worth noting that for several months, John's signature was the only one on the copy of the Declaration that was available, and...