Twenty six million and four hundred thirty two thausand pages in the internet mention William Shakespeare, the famous brit born in the little town of Stratford-upon-Avon on 1564.

Poet, thinker and writer, he’s the author of some of the best known romances worldwide – Romeo and Juliet, Hamlet and Macbeth are just a few among his works that have been adapted to theater or film. One of the biggest controversies that mark the biography of this historical character concerns his birthdate. Nobody can say exactly if it was April 20th or 26th and to celebrate his birthday this upcoming month, we’re displaying here Shakespeare’s family tree.

If all his work woul be protected by copyright,  every  single of his descendants would be rich until these days, quite the oposite of Shakespeare himself who had a rather humble life. Maybe you should try to build up your family tree until you reach 1647. It’s possible you won the “lottery” and don’t know yet!

For professional genealogists who know their priorities: as Christmas is approaching quickly, everyone’s looking for presents. To help you think of your beloved hobby, the Genealogy Gifts Blog offers you some “genealogy-wear and -gadgets”: They print a tongue-in-cheek to-do list on shirts, mugs and mousepads.

Okay. We’re serious (?!) genealogists. But the latest chit-chat about the U.S. presidential candidates is interesting anyway. Even better, when it comes to genealogical chit-chat. A lot has been written and investigated all around Barack Obama’s family tree. Many bloggers have put their two cents in it and we thought we’d better provide you with an accredited link that gives you a good overview of Obama’s family. Time.com has collected some information and photographies of the candidate’s ancestors and relatives. A click on the image below will beam you there…

 P.S.: If you’ve got some more info on this issue or know a better link than this, please feel free to post it all in the forum.

Don’t forget: Sunday, June 15 2008 is this year’s Father’ Day. Traditionally celebrated on the 3rd Sunday in June, Father’s Day is not only a day to celebrate your father, but also a day for anyone who acted as a father figure in your life: Your grandpa, stepfather, uncle… This year, why don’t you print your family tree and give it to your Dad along with the usual “munchies”. For some info on Father’s Day and the international dates check here.