Ah, Brazil—a truly special country! Many Brazilians have left Brazil, but Brazil has never left them. Our culture, our music, our language are well-liked all over the world. Our food is also very well-known and enjoyed across the globe. In this arti
When you review a batch in web indexing, you check over a batch that was indexed by someone else. You determine whether the information was indexed correctly, and you make any needed corrections. Becoming an Index Reviewer You can qualify to review record
Wales is a land of rugged beauty and deep history. Castles dating to Norman times overlook windswept vistas that have remained essentially unchanged for centuries. The Welsh language has been spoken for 1,500 years. The ancient Celtic culture of Wales sti
Did you know that CDs have an expiration date? So do external hard drives, flash disk storage, and many other technologies that hold electronic records. Saving these electronic records is an important work, which is why each year on October 10th, we celeb
Ever looked at an old, black-and-white photograph and wondered, “Why the long face?” You might have heard that it was because the camera’s exposure time was too long, or maybe you were told that poor dental work meant that fewer people w
Many records on the FamilySearch website are available thanks to the hard work of volunteers. In fact, over 250 million records are indexed by 200,000 to 300,000 volunteers every year. These people have given their time to help index documents on FamilySe
This traditional dish, historically known as “Welsh Rabbit,” features a salty, spicy cheese sauce served over toast, and eaten hot with a knife and fork. Rabbits were never an ingredient, but the savory spices and luscious taste of cream
Do you have Scottish blood running through your veins? Scottish heritage and Scottish history is rich and expansive, and there are many ways to discover your Scottish family history. Scottish clans are a great way to research your family history. A Scotti
Congrats on making the trip to the Family History Library! Isn’t it amazing the difference that perusing records in person and talking to an expert can make? Hopefully you walked out the door with a promising lead or two—something to help you
Scotland is a small country with a big impact. Boasting a diverse culture, Scotland prides itself on its unique history. From the arrival of the Roman Empire in AD 124 to the Vikings in AD 800 to today’s refugees, people from around the world have p
