Genealogy stories

Ancestry has launched AI tools in Australia to restore old photos and documents, helping families reconnect with their heritage this Father’s Day.

Microsoft and Straker partner with Stuff to use AI for translating content into te reo Māori. Trailblazing tech supports language preservation and cultural practices.

DC Thomson appoints Lee Wilkinson as executive leader of History business, advancing digital transformation at Findmypast amidst company growth strategy.

Revive history with History Pin by sharing old snaps of historic figures and places. Join the journey to enrich our past!.

Mocavo introduces a free, site-specific genealogy search engine, eliminating the need for special query formats and streamlining family history research.

Genealogy blog Hunting Kiwis races to document Canterbury's historic headstones before further earthquake damage erases these vital historical records.

Our genealogy expert is on one of her regular trips to Mormon country, and the home of one of the world's largest family history databases.

Continuous advancements in technology make 'previous research' in genealogy an ever-ongoing process, offering fresh data at every moment.

Discover Scotland's rich history with www.scotlandspeople.gov.uk, offering extensive archives for genealogy research in Edinburgh.

Discover how to trace UK birth or marriage certificates before 1837 with GRO and church records, your key to genealogical history.

Discover a world beyond search engines in 2010: WebRings and unique genealogy resources offer expansive history and family ties online.

Planning a trip to the UK for some archival research? Here are the latest updates on access, closures, and resources to help you make the most of your visit.

Explore the vast digital world to trace your ancestry and uncover your family's past with cutting-edge genealogical tools.

Family history research has gone digital. Australasian Databases (ANZGDB) now empowers genealogists with access to over 13 million global records.

Google Your Family Tree offers guidance to novice and seasoned genealogists, detailing how to leverage Google's tools for ancestral research.

New Zealand's Births, Deaths and Marriages Index goes online, revolutionizing genealogy research with daily updates.

If my wish is granted, there would be special sections of major search engines that try to more directly package their capabilities for genealogists.

A correspondent named Peter has asked about John Fortnam, who was born in England in 1881 and immigrated to America in 1887.

Unravel your South African roots with Ancestry24.co.nz, the ultimate genealogical guide to discovering your springbok ancestry.

Genealogy expert Dick Eastman discusses the impact of technology and DNA on family history research ahead of his visit to New Zealand next year.