Linda Reardon of Wales began researching her family history to help her 3 daughters learn about their heritage. Their father was of an Italian background,…
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October is finally here and that means Family History Month is once again upon us. In celebration of Family History Month, we’re giving away a free…
On this day in 1452, Richard III of England was born. With his death at the age of 32, Richard III became the last king of the Plantagenet dynasty. Richard…
Happy birthday to Jimmy Carter! Today the former President of the United States turns 95, making him the first president to reach that milestone. Image: Jimmy…
Today we remember Holocaust survivor, human rights activist, and Nobel Peace-prize winner Elie Wiesel, who was born on this day in 1928. Image: Elie Wiesel…
They’ve battled each other, shed blood, sweat, and tears to win for their nation, and now they are about to discover if rivalry is really…
On this day in 1722, American Founding Father Samuel Adams was born in Boston in the British colony of Massachusetts. Image: Samuel Adams / Library…
If you were unable to attend MyHeritage LIVE 2019 in Amsterdam and missed the live streams, you’re in luck! All MyHeritage LIVE 2019 lectures are…
Happy birthday to Michael Douglas! Today the actor turns 75. Image: Michael Douglas / David Shankbone, Wikimedia Commons (CC BY 3.0) Douglas was born on September…
Do you remember watching The Muppet Show? Today we remember Muppet creator Jim Henson, who was born on this day in 1936. Image: Jim Henson /…
Happy birthday to Sophia Loren! Today the Italian actress turns 85. Image: Sophia Loren / Wikimedia Commons She was born Sofia Villani Scicolone on September 20,…
Over the years, many users have requested the ability to add marriage and divorce dates and locations while adding new profiles to the family tree. Today we…
Do you remember watching Batman on TV? On this day in 1928, actor Adam West was born. Image: Adam West / Gage Skidmore, Wikimedia Commons (CC…
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On this day in 1905, screen legend Greta Garbo was born. Regarded as one of the top performers of Hollywood’s Gold Age, Garbo was one of…
Today we remember legendary journalist Cokie Roberts, who has passed away at the age of 75. Image: LBJ Library photo by Jay Godwin, Public Domain She was…
Today we remember screen legend Lauren Bacall on what would have been her 95th birthday. Image: Lauren Bacall / Wikimedia Commons Actress Lauren Bacall was…
Today we celebrate the 200th birthday of German pianist and composer Clara Schumann! She regarded as one of the most distinguished pianists of the Romantic…
On this day in 1897, Nobel Prize-winning scientist Irène Joliot-Curie was born in Paris, France. Image: Irène Joliot-Curie / Smithsonian Institution, Flickr The eldest daughter of renowned scientists Marie…
Geni’s parent company, MyHeritage, partnered with the Backstreet Boys to dive into their DNA to discover their ancestral origins. One of the most successful musical groups in history, the Backstreet Boys recently…