Genohistory is the study of an interconnected group of people, often a family or community, within the context of its own time and place. It’s the intersection of history and genealogy. History without genealogy risks becoming a faceless generality. Genealogy without historical context risks becoming a simple lineage sketch. Both are useful, valuable and, for some researchers, enough. However, many of us long for more than a generality or a sketch. We want to wander around in an ancestral world, finding color and detail, life and meaning. We want to understand people in their own time and place — staying there as long as our curiosity demands it. Because this passionate and skilled pursuit deserves a name, I call it “genohistory,” a term I invite like-minded researchers to share. This site explores the why and how of genohistory, offering blogs, books, tools, training, and a growing sense of community for those who are drawn to this idea.