In this episode of Best Websites, Lisa Louise Cooke walks through the National Archives and all there is to discover. Best Genealogy Websites: The National…
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My journey into genealogy started with a hope — and a deep longing to reconnect with the past. My maternal grandmother, Leah Wasilkofsky, was born…
One of the most exciting ways to explore family history can be through fictional family trees – and there’s perhaps no more magical genealogy to…
Most of the time, we use family trees to document real-life ancestry, but they can also offer some truly fascinating insights into fictional worlds –…
Few TV families are as instantly recognizable or as dysfunctional as The Simpsons, which has entertained audiences for over thirty years. They offer a unique…
When I was in college, people would ask me if I was related to the pioneer Jacob Hamblin. That simple question sparked a curiosity that’s…
American aviator Amelia Earhart, born 115 years ago today, disappeared on July 2, 1937, over the central Pacific Ocean near Howland Island. Amelia was attempting…
If you’ve ever watched Game of Thrones and thought, “These families have issues!” you’re not on your own. From dragons and arranged marriages to secret…
Coming from a line of “Bergers” and “Bargers” and growing up hearing every schoolyard insult variation on that name, I can empathize with life carrying…
In June 2025, MyHeritage published 1.25 billion historical records across 21 new and updated collections. These collections are Australia, Canada, Estonia, France, Germany, Ireland, Italy,…
My great-grandmother, who had always been described as quiet and traditional, was a bit of an enigma in our family. Most relatives called her soft-spoken,…
If you come from a German family, you’ll already know what a big part tradition plays in how life is lived. It shapes the everyday,…
Declaration of Independence, Goddard broadside / Library of Congress Every year on July 4th, the United States celebrates Independence Day to commemorate the ratification of…
7.2 million people live in Ireland, but almost 80 million people globally claim to have Irish heritage. Migration is a common part of the Irish…
I’ve always had a passion for history — especially the medieval period, when genealogy and heraldry were living knowledge at the heart of family traditions.…
The USA is gearing up for massive celebrations of the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence next year. For this Fourth of July, we…
This Independence Day, we’re opening up a treasure trove of history. From July 3–5, 2025, enjoy free access to 151 million pages of historical U.S.…
At MyHeritage, we’re committed to helping you preserve your family stories and memories in ways that are natural and personal. Earlier this year we released…
In this episode of the Family Tree Magazine podcast, Andrew Koch offers tips for researching ancestors across the United States. Feature: How to research ancestors…