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Frohe Ostern! A Closer Look at German Easter Traditions

Frohe Ostern! A Closer Look at German Easter Traditions

Let’s take a closer look at Easter in Germany - Ostern - and the traditions that have carried its message of light, life, and rebirth through the centuries. ...more

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April 16, 20255 min read

German Genealogy and Rugby: A Match Made in Confusion

German Genealogy and Rugby: A Match Made in Confusion

What do German genealogy and rugby have in common? At first glance, not much—unless you count the occasional bruised ego when hitting a dead-end in research or the fact that both require strategic thi... ...more

GGC Blog

February 03, 20253 min read

The unexpected hiding places of sources in genealogical research

The unexpected hiding places of sources in genealogical research

Who would think that a painting from a church would reveal a complete family history? In 2009, we researched the German ancestors of the popular Australian cook Maggie Beer for an episode of "Who Do ... ...more

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December 10, 20242 min read

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