The National Archives (TNA) in London is just a stone’s throw from the River Thames. TNA houses billions of records, some dating to 974 and…
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This weekend Charles III will officially be crowned King of the United Kingdom and Commonwealth realms. The coronation will take place on May 6, 2023,…
The coronation of King Charles III on May 6, 2023 will likely be the largest media event of the year, watched by billions on all…
Mother’s Day is just around the corner, and if you’re looking for a meaningful gift that mom will cherish forever, look no further than the…
The coronation of a new monarch is always momentous, and the ascension of King Charles III to the throne of the United Kingdom is no…
On this day in 1469, Italian Renaissance historian and philosopher Niccolò Machiavelli was born in the Republic of Florence. Today, he is remembered as one…
When Leaha Norman of New South Wales, Australia, first reviewed her MyHeritage DNA test results, she noticed something strange. While she found plenty of DNA…
On this day in 1729, Catherine the Great was born. Catherine the Great reigned over Russia from 1762 until her death in 1796 at the…
Following the death of the iconic Queen Elizabeth II last September, King Charles III will be officially crowned King of the United Kingdom and the…
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…
Content Warning: This article contains real depictions of death that some may find upsetting. While researching one branch of my family, I came across some…
In this episode, Robbie Gorr shares the eerie but beautiful history and art behind Victorian post-mortem photography. Plus, learn how to keep those original photo…
On May 12-14, 2023, take pictures of graves in a nearby cemetery. Source: geneanet
DIY (or Do It Yourself) family history projects allow you to use your research in creative ways that go beyond gleaning old documents or taking…
Genealogy, or family history? You may have wondered which term more-accurately describes how you approach your family tree. Although many (including us here at Family…
Are you ready to gain new insights into your family’s origins? MyHeritage’s Mega DNA Sale is the perfect opportunity to get started! The MyHeritage DNA…
Like other genealogists, I couldn’t wait to see what ancestors I could find in the 1950 US census when it came online in April 2022.…