Here's what Christmas on P.E.I. was like 100 years ago

Presents were scarce, Christmas trees were rare and dinner was goose, not turkey...more

Retrieval of Irish archive lost in 1922 fire ‘astounding’, historian says

An attempt to recreate Ireland’s archives destroyed in a fire in June 1922 has been successful to a “greater extent than ever previously imagined,” the historian behind the project has said...more

Cajun 'Frenchies' helped win the war; historian now writing a book about their stories

As youngsters, they were forbidden from speaking French at school. As adults, those south Louisiana children went on to help win World War II. And Jason Theriot wants to tell their stories...more

Happy Halloween!

Happy Halloween!

Happy Thanksgiving Canada!

The Montreal Canadiens Just Signed Flambo The Dog To A Lifetime Contract

Flambo

                                                       A warm fuzzie for Monday...more

“A New Leaf”, A new Television Series by Ancestry® to debut on NBC this Fall

Hosted by Daisy Fuentes, “A New Leaf” Highlights the Value of Understanding One’s Family History

Set your DVRs and mark your calendars — we have a new television show debuting on NBC!

We heard your feedback: You love “Who Do You Think You Are?” – but also want to see everyday people embark on journeys of personal discovery too. So, we bring you – “A New Leaf”!

Each week “A New Leaf” will follow people on the cusp of key life inflection points, who using family history, genealogy, and sometimes AncestryDNA® analysis will go on a journey of self-discovery and learn from the past while looking to the future. In partnership with Ancestry, Fuentes will join families as they learn the importance of appreciating and understanding their family history and ancestors in order to make important life decisions.

 A New Leaf