The death of Pope Francis on 21 April 2025 set in motion an election of global importance: that of the next pope. The 1.4 billion…
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Today we highlight the profile of naturalist and advocate John Muir, who was instrumental in preserving the wilderness of the United States. Image: John Muir /…
Have you ever tried to look into your family tree? If so, you may already know that it can be one of the most rewarding…
Migration is a key part of many family histories. Often influenced by economic opportunities, conflicts, political changes, or personal aspirations, it allows an insight into…
Imagine a computer file bursting with genealogical knowledge. Such a file existed and was called the International Genealogical Index, or IGI, first created by The…
Whether you are an adoptee or discover a relative without parental connection, the discovery of biological family ties often fills in empty spaces inside. Unfortunately,…
In this episode of Best Websites, Diahan Southard walks through some of the most recent updates to AncestryDNA and MyHeritage DNA. Best Genealogy Websites: AncestryDNA…
In searching for my great-great-grandfather, I was convinced I had all the right details. His name was Jacob Steinmann; family stories said he was a…
A well-established myth in the USA says that your European family members had their last name changed by a bumbling immigration official at Ellis Island.…
Since the launch of Cousin Finder, many MyHeritage users have shared positive feedback about this new feature. Cousin Finder identifies blood relatives who share a…
MyHeritage has published a new historical record collection: United States, World War II Draft Registrations, 1940–1947. This collection includes 42 million records of men who…
On this day in 1892, actress Mary Pickford was born. A pioneer of the American film industry, Pickford was one of the most popular actresses…
When you’re researching your family tree, it’s easy to overlook property records — official documents that track the ownership and transfer of land — because they’re…
Have you ever wondered about the origins of your last name or why certain family stories seem to have missing pieces? Maybe you’ve heard whispers…
Today we remember actor Val Kilmer, who passed away at the age of 65. Image: Val Kilmer / Georges Biard, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 3.0…
Have you ever heard of Geneastar? Geneastar is a Geneanet website that focuses on the genealogy of famous people. Source: geneanet
In March 2025, we published 794 million historical records in 14 new and updated collections. These records come from the United States, the United Kingdom,…
In this episode of the Family Tree Magazine podcast, Gena Philibert-Ortega addresses common obstacles faced when finding female ancestors and strategies for overcoming them. Feature:…