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Back in August of 1992, I noticed an article in my local newspaper, The Easton-Times, regarding a local photographer who restored photos. Nancy Darwin had…
When we released Deep Nostalgia at the end of February this year, we knew our users would be enthralled — but we never dreamed it…
Do you have Japanese ancestors you are looking for? Are you wondering where to look for family records, or do you want to add to…
May 8, 1945 marked the end of one of the darkest periods in modern history. With the formal acceptance of Germany’s unconditional surrender, Europe emerged…
The history of Japanese immigration and emigration is interesting and complex. Immigration to the island nation has historically been limited, partly because of the country’s isolation…
If you’ve hit a brick wall with your UK ancestry, you might be in luck. The 1921 UK census is due to be released in…
On this day in 1840, famous Russian composer Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky was born in Vyatka, Russia. Considered one of the most popular Russian composers in history,…
Jump to: Q: It seems that my great-grandmother is still living. (She was born about 1863!) I can’t find where she died and is buried.…
With Mother’s Day just around the corner, we thought it would be fun to celebrate the moms or mother-figures in our lives with a chance…
Ruyaulcourt village was attacked by the 7th D.C.L.I. on the 28th/29th March 1917 and found unoccupied the next night by the 7th Somerset Light Infantry.…
We’re delighted to share our online event schedule for the coming month. As always, it’s chock-full of fantastic free content from top lecturers and experts.…
FamilySearch expanded its free online archives in April of 2021 with nearly 32 million new indexed family history records and over 3 million digital images…
From the traditional kimono to Tokyo street style, Japanese fashion has a long history of unique and beautiful clothing. How has fashion changed in Japan?…
On this day in 1662, Mary II of England, Scotland, and Ireland was born. Mary was born on April 30, 1662 at St. James’s Palace…
If you’ve spent any time with vintage family photos, you’ve probably noticed colors in them that show signs of wear. Perhaps a red or blue…
On this day in 1758, James Monroe was born in his family home in Westmoreland County, Virginia. A Founding Father, Monroe served as the 5th President of…
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On this day in 1822, Ulysses S. Grant, the 18th President of the United States, was born. Image: Ulysses S. Grant / Library of Congress…