genealogy RSS
Scottish Clan Badges: Explore Your Family Heritage
Browse our growing collection of Scottish clan badges, featuring family names and heraldic artwork.Scottish Clan Badge Gallery Abercromby Clan Crest & Scottish Tartan Abernethy Clan Crest & Scottish Tartan Adair Clan Crest & Scottish Tartan Adam Clan Crest & Scottish Tartan Agnew Clan Crest & Scottish Tartan Aikenhead Clan Crest & Scottish Tartan Ainslie Clan Crest & Scottish Tartan Aiton Clan Crest & Scottish Tartan Allardice Clan Crest & Scottish Tartan Anderson Clan Crest & Scottish Tartan Anstruther Clan Crest & Scottish Tartan Arbuthnott Clan Crest & Scottish Tartan Armstrong Clan Crest & Scottish Tartan Arnott Clan Crest & Scottish...
German Surnames A–Z: An Alphabetical List of 1,971 Family Names
Browse 1,971 documented German surnames in an alphabetical directory, with original spellings and linked online sources.
Strongbow
Strongbow and Aoife: A Union That Shaped Irish History IntroductionThe marriage of Richard de Clare, 2nd Earl of Pembroke—commonly known as Strongbow—and Aoife MacMurrough stands as a pivotal moment in Irish history. This alliance not only symbolized the merging of Anglo-Norman and Gaelic Irish interests but also marked the beginning of significant political and cultural transformations in Ireland during the 12th century. Background: Ireland in the 12th CenturyDuring the 12th century, Ireland was a tapestry of rival kingdoms and chieftains. The lack of a centralized authority made the island susceptible to external influences and internal conflicts. The High King of...
Sicilian Heraldry
Title: Sicilian Heraldry: A Tapestry of Cultures and Nobility Introduction Sicilian heraldry offers a fascinating window into the island’s complex history, shaped by successive waves of conquest, cultural interchange, and noble tradition. As an island situated at the crossroads of the Mediterranean, Sicily has been influenced by Greek, Roman, Byzantine, Arab, Norman, Spanish, and Italian civilizations. This diverse cultural heritage is vividly reflected in its heraldic traditions, which incorporate a range of artistic styles, symbols, and structures. This essay explores the o... I. Historical Context of Sicilian Heraldry A. Ancient Influences Before the formal adoption of heraldry in the Middle...
O’ Irish Coats of Arms
Irish Family Crest names with O’ O'Ahearn Coat of Arms O’Ahearn Coat of Arms O’Ahearn Coat of Arms O’Ahearn Coat of Arms O'Ahern Coat of Arms O’Ahern Coat of Arms O’Ahern Coat of Arms O’Balfe Coat of Arms O’Balfe Coat of Arms O’Balfe Coat of Arms O’Balfe Coat of Arms O’Balfe Coat of Arms O’Bannon Coat of Arms O’Bannon Coat of Arms O’Bannon Coat of Arms O’Bannon Coat of Arms O’Bannon Coat of Arms O'Barry Coat of Arms O’Barry Coat of Arms O’Barry Coat of Arms O’Barry Coat of Arms O’Barry Coat of Arms O’Barry Coat of Arms O’Beirne...