Write and Share Family Stories Family historians and genealogists are passionate seekers of knowledge who delve into records, archives, and more. But writing stories may feel like a daunting task. Shaking off writer’s block is a journey of capturing one tale at a time. Keep in mind it’s important to simply begin; just write—or, if it is easier, use speech-to-text tools—and know you can polish it later. Don’t let your stories fade away; write and share them, ensuring they can

Remember that Polish parish register you gave up on three years ago? Or the Portuguese probate records you could only browse page by agonizing page? Good news: FamilySearch is dramatically expanding its Full-Text Search capabilities in 2026, and those collections you abandoned might finally be ready to give up their secrets. Breaking Down Language Barriers FamilySearch has announced plans to expand its AI-powered Full-Text Search technology to read handwritten documents in mu

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Genealogy research can be a rewarding but time-consuming task. Sorting through records, deciphering handwriting, and connecting family branches often takes months or years. Today, artificial intelligence (AI) offers tools that help simplify these tasks, making it easier to uncover your family history faster and with greater accuracy. AI-generated family tree on a computer screen How AI Helps Decode Historical Records Old documents often have faded ink, unusual fonts, or handw