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Stories, guides, and ideas for preserving your family's history, before it's forgotten.
27 August 2026
The Saudi Royal Family Tree: The House of Al Saud Explained
The House of Al Saud has ruled Saudi Arabia since 1932 through a unique brother-to-brother succession. Here's the family tree from founder Ibn Saud to today's crown prince.
27 August 2026
What Is a First Cousin Twice Removed? (With Relationship Chart)
First cousin once removed and second cousin twice removed are common searches. Here's the one that ties them together, explained with a simple chart and diagram.
27 August 2026
Morocco's Royal Family Tree: The Alaouite Dynasty Explained
Morocco's Alaouite dynasty has ruled since 1631, claiming descent from the Prophet Muhammad. Here's how the family tree runs from its founding to King Mohammed VI today.
26 August 2026
How to Trace Your Mexican and Latin American Ancestors: A Genealogy Guide
A practical starting guide to Mexican and Latin American family history research, covering Catholic parish records, civil registration, and the naming patterns that make the search easier once you know them.
26 August 2026
What Is a First Cousin Once Removed? (With Relationship Chart)
A clear, jargon-free explanation of what "once removed" actually means, with a chart to help you work out exactly how a first cousin once removed fits into your family tree.
26 August 2026
Jordan's Royal Family Tree: The Hashemite Dynasty Explained
How the Hashemite dynasty traces its lineage back to the Prophet Muhammad's family and has ruled Jordan since 1921, from King Abdullah I to King Abdullah II.
26 August 2026
The Kennedy Family Tree: America's Political Dynasty Explained
How Joseph P. Kennedy Sr.'s children and grandchildren built the closest thing America has to a political dynasty, from JFK's presidency to today's generation.
26 August 2026
Greek Family Relationship Names Explained (English to Greek Guide)
A plain-language guide to Greek kinship terms, from yiayia and pappous to the more specific words Greek families use for aunts, uncles, cousins, and in-laws.
25 August 2026
Complete Family Relationship Names and Family Tree in Sanskrit
Learn complete Sanskrit family relationship names with English meanings, including parents, siblings, grandparents, in-laws, and a clear sample family tree in Sanskrit.
25 August 2026
Scottish Clan Ancestry: How to Trace Your Family to a Highland Clan
A tartan and a surname aren't quite enough to prove clan ancestry. Here's how the Scottish clan system actually worked, and how to genuinely trace your family back to one.
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