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…
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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…
On this day in 1957, actor Humphrey Bogart died at the age of 57. Image: Humphrey Bogart / Wikimedia Commons Bogart was born on December…
Three weeks ago, we announced exciting news — the release of Genetic Groups. This long-awaited enhancement to MyHeritage DNA ethnicity estimates identifies ancestral origins with…
Do you have Dutch ancestry? On this day in 1596, Dutch artist Jan van Goyen was born. A prolific artist, van Goyen (sometimes spelled Goijen)…
We’re excited to bring you another update from the co-driver Charly Gotlib on the MyHeritage Team at the 2021 Dakar Rally: Monday was quite the…
As we start off the new year, we’re excited to release a fun new addition to our virtual gifts – your own photos! Now when…
Do you remember reading White Fang? American author Jack London was born on this day in 1876 in San Francisco, California. Image: Jack London / Library…
Dolly Rebecca Parton was born January 19, 1946, in a one-room cabin on the banks of the Little Pigeon River in Pittman Center, Tennessee. She…
RootsTech Connect 2021 is coming up, and it promises to be a conference unlike any other. As always, RootsTech will have Family Discovery Day on…
You can now find some of the best experiences FamilySearch has to offer all gathered in one place—ancestor discovery pages. With FamilySearch’s updated ancestor discovery…
Founding Father Alexander Hamilton was born on January 11, 1755 or 1757 (the exact day is unknown). Image: Alexander Hamilton / Wikimedia Commons Born on…
In the United States, I’ve heard it said that “unless your family is Native American your ancestors immigrated from somewhere.” How do you trace them…
As the saying goes, there is no rest for the weary! The MyHeritage Team at the Dakar Rally 2021 is working very hard, with little…
Since its release in 2016, Disney’s ground-breaking movie Moana has charmed millions of viewers and led thousands of children (and adults) to play the song…
You can travel to many places in Brazil to discover and celebrate your Brazilian heritage, whether your ethnic background is indigenous, Portuguese, African, East Asian,…
Judge Ed Lane of Washington County, Ohio, realized something needed to be done about the treasures in his courthouse attic. “We are home to Marietta,…
We’re checking in on our favorite Dakar Rally 2021 team — the MyHeritage Team! MyHeritage is sponsoring a racing team in the 2021 Dakar Rally,…