It’s Earth Day! Earth Day is observed worldwide in 192 countries in appreciation of the Earth’s natural environment and to increase public awareness of environmental…
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Today Queen Elizabeth II turns 95. The longest-reigning monarch in British history, the Queen’s birthday comes just days after the funeral of her husband, Prince…
Thurman was born in Boston, Massachusetts. Her father, Robert Thurman, is a professor of Indo-Tibetan Buddhist Studies and an author, who lived as an ordained…
Diane Ward was adopted as a baby in the state of Michigan, where adoption records are sealed. Her husband had also been adopted, and as…
Have you visited the Lincoln Memorial? On this day in 1850, sculptor Daniel Chester French was born. Image: Daniel Chester French / Wikimedia Commons, Library…
Longtime MyHeritage user Eliška Potužníková, 24, of the Czech Republic, had a breakthrough on a previously unidentified photo thanks to the MyHeritage photo tools. Her…
Those who served in the Civil War faced untold horrors and challenges. Roughly 750,000 troops never returned home. Battlefield doctors chopped off limbs to save…
On this day in 1906, French physicist Pierre Curie died at the age of 46. Known for his groundbreaking work in radioactivity alongside his wife, renowned…
Japanese culture is ancient and is filled with rites and traditions to honor the family. Because Japan is an island country, it was able to…
This month’s podcast features an in-depth look at the vast genealogy resources available at the Allen County Public Library in Fort Wayne, Indiana. Librarian Allison…
A: You may be pleasantly surprised that Jewish vital records have survived in Poland for more than 600 towns. In general, the Polish State Archives…
The islands of Japan are places of diverse beauty, from stunning mountain peaks and lush green forests to long miles of seashore. There are many…
As part of the Geneanet project “Save our Graves” launched in 2014, more than 3.5 million graves have already been photographed and virtually rescued. This…
Hermies was seized on the morning of the 9th April 1917, by a surprise attack of the 2nd and 3rd Australian Infantry Battalions. It was…
MyHeritage would like to extend our deepest condolences to Her Majesty the Queen, the royal family, and the nation of Great Britain, on the loss…
Family recipes that have been passed down throughout the generations are about much more than just food—they’re about who created the recipes and the culture…
Happy National Scrabble Day! Scrabble Day is observed each year on the birthday of Scrabble inventor Alfred Mosher Butts, who was born on April 13, 1899…
In 2006, an old photo became a sensation on online Russian photography forums. The photo, dated somewhere between 1903–1909, features an entire regiment from the…
Preserving Military Uniforms Preserving Medals Family History Q&A: Old Military Uniforms Preserving Flags Military uniforms are made tough and see a lot of action, which…
Preserving Yearbooks Preserving Letterman Jackets Preserving Diplomas Preserving School Papers Family History Q&A: High School and College Memorabilia How to Find High School or College…