Specialized Collections

Deep-dive resources exploring specific genealogical topics and heritage

Filles du Roi & Filles à Marier

The women who built New France. Case studies, documentary biographies, and research tracing the 17th-century Filles du Roi and Filles à Marier who became the founding mothers of French Canada. Includes 15+ direct ancestors with documented connections.

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Sacred Places

Where our ancestors marked life's most sacred moments—baptisms, marriages, and burials. Explore the parish churches across five countries where family stories unfolded, from Irish country chapels to Quebec basilicas.

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Research Tools & Methodology

Professional techniques and evidence-based approaches to family history

Research Methodology

Professional genealogy methodology, BCG-compliant research techniques, and evidence-based approaches. Learn the methods behind successful family history research—from source citation to proof arguments.

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DNA Analysis

DNA evidence as a genealogical tool—cluster analysis, shared match validation, and how genetic testing corroborates documentary research. See DNA methodology in action through real case studies.

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Discoveries & Mysteries

The unexpected finds and visual detective work of genealogy research

A Genealogist's Discovery

Sometimes genealogy research leads to something you can hold in your hands. Heirlooms with hidden stories, objects that glow with secrets, and artifacts connecting generations across time.

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Photo Mysteries

Forensic photo analysis, dating vintage photographs, and identifying unknown ancestors. Discover how images reveal hidden family stories through clothing, settings, and photographic techniques.

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