A look under the hood of my genealogy database (what the stats quietly reveal)
Every now and then I like to stop doing “new research” and simply look at what I’ve already built. In
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Research Workflow covers the practical side of genealogy: how to plan your work, stay organized, use helpful tools and software, and build good habits for finding sources, taking notes, and keeping your research tidy and reliable.
Every now and then I like to stop doing “new research” and simply look at what I’ve already built. In
Read MorePerhaps I am becoming the party pooper of AI genealogy. My interest in AI transcription of old Norwegian handwriting is
Read MoreIf you’ve spent any time hunting for ancestors in Digitalarkivet, you know the feeling: you finally find the record, you
Read MoreA while back, I wrote a post comparing several mind mapping apps, and one name kept drawing my attention after
Read MoreHere are eight things worth checking before you decide an ancestor has vanished.
Read MoreIn a previous post, we explored why mind maps can be so useful in genealogy research — especially when working
Read MoreGenealogy is rarely a straight road. Using mind maps in genealogy research can provide clarity and help you see connections
Read MoreWhat must be true before you attach parents? If you’re looking for guidance, a-simple-norwegian-genealogy-proof-checklist can help ensure you cover all
Read MoreFor many family historians, photographs are among the most treasured pieces of evidence we possess. Names and dates tell us
Read MoreGenealogists have always kept notes: in margins, on envelopes, in notebooks, and three-ring binders. A good research log is an
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