Fins and Sorel were occupied at the beginning of April 1917, in the German Retreat to the Hindenburg Line. They were lost on the 23…
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Now, when you create a thumbnail from any family picture and attach it to a person, it’s automatically displayed as person’s main picture in your…
Overview As genealogists, we strive to preserve our family history and share it with our family and the next generations. We’re happy to announce today…
On this day in 1793, Louis XVI was executed for treason by guillotine. Image: Louis XVI / New York Public Library Louis XVI was born…
If you’re having trouble keeping track of all your ancestors, you might want to use a genealogical numbering system. These systems, designed and modified by…
In this episode, we’re bringing you some of our favorite free genealogy resources and money-saving tips so you can start your year off strong (without…
Happy birthday to Dolly Parton! Today the music icon turns 75. Image: Dolly Parton / Wikimedia Commons Parton was born on January 19, 1946 in…
One unusual piece of advice: If your genealogy research is stuck or you’ve “lost” your ancestor, stop actually looking for that particular ancestor. Instead, turn…
As the world recovers from the effects of the COVID-19 virus, some temples are moving into the third phase of the Church’s phased reopening process.…
Don Milne is a man on a mission. With his website, Stories Behind the Stars, he seeks to document the stories of all 400,000+ U.S.…
RootsTech is pleased to announce another addition to the roster of RootsTech Connect 2021 keynote speakers—superstar footballer Diego Lugano. Who Is Diego Lugano? Diego Alfredo…
Have you ever wondered how the 1918 pandemic affected families? Who exactly were the victims, and how did their families cope? With a little help…
RootsTech Connect 2021, a free online family history conference unlike anything you’ve ever seen, is getting closer by the day. One of the most exciting…
RootsTech Connect 2021 will be here before you know it, and you won’t want to miss it! The lineup of outstanding keynote speakers this year…
The MyHeritage Team has completed the Dakar Rally, with an overall driving time of 114 hours 49 minutes and 36 seconds. What a ride it…
Generation X—so named because of the generation’s refusal to be defined—witnessed some of the world’s greatest advancements, including space exploration and the development of the…
Tips, interview questions, and steps for saving to FamilySearch memories The Civil Rights Movement began in 1954. It is considered to have ended when the…
On this day in 1892, physical education teacher and inventor James Naismith published the rules of basketball for the first time. The sport is now…
During the First World War, Le Treport was an important hospital centre and by July 1916, the town contained three general hospitals (the 3rd, 16th…