Anzac Day offers a powerful opportunity to honor the legacies of our Australian and New Zealander relatives who fought for freedom. To help make this…
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In the past few months, a number of index and archival document collections have been published online at Geneanet. Source: geneanet
Shirley MacLaine (born Shirley MacLean Beaty, April 24, 1934) is an American actress, author and former dancer. Known for her portrayals of quirky, strong-willed and…
For individuals and families living in countries outside of Europe, dual citizenship with a member country of the European Union (EU) can be an irresistible…
In this episode of Best Websites, Kathryn Marks of the Family History Center at Ellis Island tells us how to use the Passenger Search database…
Do you have ancestors in England or Wales? The former Roman province of Britannia much later became the former British Empire, with its colonizers around…
On this day in 1869, Norwegian sculptor Gustav Vigeland was born. Considered one of the most important artists in Norwegian history, Vigeland is perhaps best known…
After many years at the service of genealogists, I am stepping down as President and CEO of Geneanet. Source: geneanet
Spring is here, and the trees and flowers are in bloom. What better way to celebrate this time of growth and renewal than by embracing…
Middle names are probably most useful when a child has done something very wrong. My grandson knows when he hears the double salvo of “Lincoln…
On this day in 1909, explorer Robert Edwin Peary and his assistant, Matthew Henson, reached what they determined to be the North Pole. Image: Robert…
Today we remember poet and civil rights activist Maya Angelou on what would have been her 95th birthday. The award-winning author published numerous books of poetry,…
Because cemeteries are one of the most important resources for genealogists, Geneanet has launched the project “Save our Graves” to capture graves before they are…
Have you ever heard of Geneastar? Geneastar is a Geneanet website that focuses on the genealogy of famous people. Some new famous family trees have…
MyHeritage is currently home to more than 7,000 historical record collections from around the world, and many of them contain records of my relatives. The…
When you collaborate in a shared world tree, it is important to be able to see the history of changes in the family tree. Geni…