March is Irish-American Heritage Month, and here at MyHeritage, we are celebrating by offering free access to Irish records from March 5–22, as well as…
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Happy birthday, Chuck Norris! Today the star turns 80. Image: Chuck Norris / Wikimedia Commons Carlos Ray Norris was born in Ryan, Oklahoma to Wilma…
On January 14, Matt Kiddle and his four-year-old son were biking on the Olympic Discovery Trail near Port Angeles, Washington when they found human remains:…
When workers excavating the Church of St. Mary and St. Eanswythe found a lead container filled with bones in 1885, locals suspected they belonged to…
A home that has survived every single U.S. president just hit the market! The Van Buskirk Home in Saddle River, New Jersey, was originally built…
On this day in 1934, Soviet cosmonaut Yuri Gagarin was born in the village of Klushino in Smolensk, Russia. Gagarin made history in 1961 when…
Last month we released MyHeritage In Color, an exciting new feature for colorizing black and white photos automatically that helps bring them to life. It…
What a month! 815 million records were added to MyHeritage in the month of February 2020: 545 million records from U.S. City Directories, 250 million…
In honor of Valentine’s Day this year, we asked you to share the epic love stories from your family with us, and to let us…
William Shakespeare called it “this other Eden.” Its history, tradition, and culture are vital and diverse. It is graced by beautiful and varied scenery. It…
Genealogy and technology—it’s a perfect blend. And where better to celebrate this blend than at the RootsTech Innovation and Technology Forum? An attendee favorite, this…
We’re back from RootsTech 2020 where we had a fantastic time meeting new people, seeing old friends, and connecting with Geni users. This year thousands…
Are you a fan of the works by Michelangelo? On this day in 1475, the Italian Renaissance artist was born in Caprese near Arezzo, Tuscany, today…
On this day in 1637, Dutch painter and inventor Jan van der Heyden was born. Image: Jan van der Heyden / Wikimedia Commons A prolific…
You may know Elvis Presley as the King of Rock ‘n Roll, the genius behind timeless classics such as “All Shook Up,” “Jailhouse Rock,” “Can’t…
Do you have Irish heritage? March is Irish-American Heritage Month, and it’s the perfect opportunity to celebrate your Irish roots. In honor of the occasion,…
This year’s RootsTech conference marks 10 years since RootsTech began. Much has changed in those 10 years; technology has advanced, genealogy has developed, and the…
Do you have Quaker ancestors? On this day in 1681, Charles II of England granted William Penn a charter for a large piece of land…
We have just returned from RootsTech, the world’s largest and most popular family history conference. MyHeritage made quite the buzz at the conference, showcasing exciting…
We’ve just returned from RootsTech 2020, and what an experience it was! Every day was packed with opportunities to learn, share experiences, and a lot…