Articles about resources for family history, such as websites and books; and tools to support planning, analysis, organising and documenting research.
Visual storytelling is essential in family history. Whether sharing research findings, preparing publications, or promoting your genealogy business, design tools help you communicate clearly and beautifully. This post introduces two great graphic design tools, Canva and Affinity Studio, and demonstrates twenty-one practical ways to use them in your family history work. What is Canva? Canva … Read more
Are you stuck on a brick wall ancestor and wondering if you should hire a professional genealogist? Need help untangling conflicting evidence? Or perhaps you want someone to review your family history research for accuracy? Finding the right professional genealogist in Australia can feel overwhelming. Unlike other professions, genealogy isn’t regulated here. Anyone can call … Read more
Family history timelines are essential analytical tools that help genealogists solve research problems, not just document information. While genealogy software provides basic chronological views, Excel genealogy timelines give you the flexibility and analytical power needed for family tree research. This complete guide shows you exactly how to build effective genealogy spreadsheets and family history timelines … Read more
Your ancestors’ lives span decades and centuries, but family trees charts cannot adequately capture the chronology of their experiences. Genealogy timelines enrich family history research, revealing how historical events shaped your family’s journey, and uncovering patterns that traditional charts miss entirely. Genealogy timeline tools range from basic spreadsheet templates to sophisticated diagramming software. The variety … Read more
If you think timelines are just for visualising a sequence of events, you’re overlooking one of the most powerful genealogy research tools. A genealogy timeline is more than a list of dates. It’s a framework for understanding your family history. By placing people in time and space, timelines help clarify identities, expose gaps and inconsistencies, … Read more
