Autumn is the season of abundance: farmers reap the harvest, while crisp colors and savory scents herald new beginnings. It’s the ideal time of year…
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On this day in 1850, mountaineer, lecturer, and suffragist Annie Smith Peck was born. Image: Annie Smith Peck / Library of Congress Peck was born…
Many of you participated for our 13th edition of “Save or Graves” weekend, many thanks to all of you! Spotlight on this project and its…
At the beginning of the month, we announced a contest and invited you to share your old Halloween costume photos with us. You did not…
At Geneanet, volunteers index documents which are useful to everyone in the genealogy community. We are pleased to announce a new collection from the US…
Wouldn’t it be great if a genealogy website could write your family stories for you? All those names and dates could magically turn into a…
Cemeteries are a treasure trove of information for the family genealogist. But before you begin to plan a cemetery trip, you may want to set…
Geni Curator Jarrett Ross, also known as the GeneaVlogger, has released a great new video all about making a family tree for the entire world…
In this episode, professional genealogist Rich Venezia offers some valuable research tips that will help you track down your ancestor’s Old World town of origin…
Discovering where your family comes from and finding new relatives is fun and exciting, but the journey you embark on when you take a MyHeritage…
Do you have an ear for music? Perhaps it’s in your genes! In 1813, Italian composer Giuseppe Verdi was born in Le Roncole, Italy. A…
When I was a sophomore in college, I remember sitting in a 50-person, windowless classroom in the science building’s basement. That day, just a handful…
It’s German-American Day! To celebrate, here are some resources for German genealogy which will help you with your research. Many are free of charge! Source:…
Love learning about your heritage and eager to know more? Do you have a hunch that you have roots in a far off land, but…
Pioneering physicist and inventor Robert H. Goddard was born on October 5, 1882 in Worcester, Massachusetts. Known as the father of modern rocket propulsion, Goddard is credited…
Today we remember country music icon Loretta Lynn, who has passed away at the age of 90. Image: Loretta Lynn / Scott Schram, Wikimedia Commons…
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…
Do you remember watching The Andy Griffith Show? 62 years ago today, the classic sitcom starring Andy Griffith premiered. Image: Andy Griffith / Wikimedia Commons Set in…