RootsTech is finally here and we couldn’t be more excited! We’ve planned a phenomenal lineup of lectures and sessions, of course, but we’ve also put…
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In Quebec, gravestones did not come into common use until the second half of the 19th century, so historical cemeteries contain many unmarked graves. Inspired…
The statue commemorating Gabrielle Petit, the young Belgian woman who spied on the German military during World War I and was executed in 1916, stands…
The Oscar and Emmy winner will topline Blood Relative, a crime drama centered on a genetic genealogist. Her involvement lifts a cast contingency on the…
In the summer of 1348, the Black Death arrived in southwest England. The deadly disease rapidly swept through the country, ultimately killing between one-third and…
To survive in the big bad world of business, you need staying power. We wanted to know which businesses around the world have stood the…
Setbacks are not unique to life. What is unique is how well we are able to bounce-back from those setbacks. This ability to bounce back—our…
Women of color have been fighting for centuries for their right to live in dignity, freedom, and equality. Despite the considerable challenges, many black women…
Do you have any artists in your family tree? Today we celebrate the life of French artist Pierre-Auguste Renoir on his 179th birthday. Image: Pierre-Auguste…
Find out where your ancestors are from—and ultimately where you are from—using FamilySearch’s new Where Am I From? activity. See your family’s movement on a…
Today we remember pioneering NASA mathematician Katherine Johnson, who has passed away at the age of 101. Johnson broke racial and gender barriers by becoming…
Some new FamilySearch records have been added to Geneanet: • Spain, Province of Gerona, Municipal Records, 1566-1956: 600,000 entries added • France, Death, 1546-1960: 900,000…
Traditional Norwegian foods include deliciously-prepared fish, dense breads, and hearty, cold-weather dishes (reindeer stew, anyone?). Here’s what your ancestors from Norway may have eaten. In…
“I still think it’s essential for a parent to cook with their children. Weighing out the ingredients and learning where the food comes from is…
On February 21, 1728, Peter III, Emperor of Russia, was born. Although he didn’t speak much Russian, Peter III was named heir presumptive by his…
Next week Geni will be heading to Salt Lake City, Utah for RootsTech 2020! Between February 26-29, thousands of genealogists and family history enthusiasts will…
American photographer Ansel Adams was born on this day in 1902. Adams is perhaps best remembered for his stunning black and white images of the…
What’s for Dinner in Northern Ireland? Northern Ireland cuisine involves much more than potatoes. The Northern Irish heritage is full of delicious and traditional recipes…
The Family History Library in Salt Lake City is the largest library of its kind, attracting visitors from all over the world who want to…