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Genealogy
July 12, 2023
Matt Ford
Does It Matter That Many Politicians Today Descend From Slaveholders?
Researching public figures’ families is much easier than it used to be—but that doesn’t mean it’s inherently enlightening.
March 21, 2022
Colin Dickey
The Weight of Family History
It’s never been easier to piece together a family tree. But what if it brings uncomfortable facts to light?
October 15, 2014
Christine Kenneally
The Mormon Church Is Building a Family Tree of the Entire Human Race
They already have 32 times the amount of information contained in the Library of Congress
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