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The Family Tree Fast Track
Don't leave your genealogy program's power untapped. Tune up your software skills with these 30 tips and tricks for recording, organizing and sharing your family history. By David A. Fryxell
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Secret Signs
Find out if your ancestors belonged to a secret society—our guide unravels the mysteries of fraternal-order research. By Rhonda McClure
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Research Central
Thanks to a recent renovation, the National Archives' genealogy resources now reside in one convenient place. Explore the new research center room by room as we map out its exciting new features. By Paula Stuart Warren
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Time Machines
Blast into the past! These 37 free history sites—the Web's best—will transport you into your ancestors' era. By Nancy Hendrickson
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Iberian Originals
Do your Hispanic roots lead back to Spain or Portugal? Start discovering your heritage with this step-by-step guide. By David A. Fryxell

Roots Reunions
You can make your next family gathering an ancestral affair: Try our 23 ideas for putting family history in your family reunion. By Diane Haddad
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Pedigree Prospects
Before you rush to California in search of genealogical gold, read this roundup of Sacramento's family history riches. By Nancy Hendrickson
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COLUMNS & DEPARTMENTS

Out on a Limb
Simplifying your family history search. By Allison Stacy

Making Connections
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Branching Out
What's new in discovering, preserving and celebrating your family history, including: • World War II images under siege • New York City's newest national park • Genetic genealogy goes online • Civil War battlefields in danger. Edited by Diane Haddad

Living History
Winter's best bets for reliving the past and exploring your heritage, including: Scottish highlights in Texas ... Virginia's Civil War campout ... Ancestral artistry in Arizona ... A bicentennial blast in Missouri and Kansas. By Lauren Eisenstodt

Preserving Memories
Pointers for cropping and copying photos, plus great new albums and papers. By Patti Swoboda

Everything's Relative
The phantom foot, a no-parking zone and more stories from the lighter side of family history.

Now What?
You've got questions on German geography and copyright; our experts have answers.

The Toolkit
Capture your family history with a new scanner—our buyer's guide highlights the best models for your genealogy needs. Plus reviews of: • Ancestry.com's immigration-records collection • Legacy 5.0 software • New books for beginners. Edited by Lauren Eisenstodt

Photo Detective
Solving the cases of unidentified pictures. By Maureen A. Taylor

Time Capsule
A Hollywood starlet sings the praises of her Irish heritage. By Maureen O'Hara