The My rOoOts Blog
Stories, guides, and ideas for preserving your family's history, before it's forgotten.
6 August 2026
The Bourbon Family Tree Across France and Spain
Explore the Bourbon family tree from its French royal origins under Henry IV to the Spanish Bourbons who still reign today, including key kings and dynastic links.
6 August 2026
The Habsburg Family Tree: Europe’s Most Powerful Dynasty
Explore the Habsburg family tree, from their Swiss origins to the Spanish and Austrian branches that dominated European politics for centuries through marriage and empire.
6 August 2026
The Romanov Family Tree and the Last Tsar of Russia
Explore the Romanov family tree, focusing on Tsar Nicholas II, the last Emperor of Russia, his wife Alexandra, their five children, and the end of the dynasty in 1918.
6 August 2026
The House of Windsor Family Tree from Queen Victoria to Today
Explore the House of Windsor family tree from Queen Victoria through George V, Elizabeth II, and King Charles III to the present generation of British royals.
6 August 2026
The British Royal Family Tree Explained Simply
A simple guide to the British Royal Family tree, from Queen Elizabeth II to King Charles III, the Prince of Wales, and the next generation of working royals.
6 August 2026
The Tuareg: Desert Nomads and Their Clan-Based Genealogy
Explore the Tuareg people of the Sahara, their nomadic heritage, clan-based social structure, and how genealogy shapes identity, status, and family history across the desert.
6 August 2026
Polynesian Family Trees: How Oral Genealogy Preserved Ancestors for Centuries
Discover how Polynesian societies used oral genealogy to preserve family trees for centuries, linking people to ancestors, land, and identity across the Pacific.
6 August 2026
Ainu Family History and the Indigenous Heritage of Japan
Explore Ainu family history and the indigenous heritage of Japan, including culture, ancestry, historical challenges, and how descendants can preserve their roots today.
6 August 2026
The Genealogy of the Champa Kingdom: Tracing Cham Ancestry
Explore the history of the Champa Kingdom and learn how Cham ancestry, clan traditions, and family records help modern descendants trace their roots across Vietnam and beyond.
6 August 2026
Sogdian Ancestors: The Forgotten Traders of the Silk Road
Discover the Sogdians, the influential Iranian traders of the Silk Road who connected China, Central Asia, and the West, and explore what their legacy means for ancestry research today.
Start your own family tree, no sign-up needed
Add your parents, grandparents and siblings right now. Create a free account later to save it, share it, and invite your relatives.