When my friend Tara opened her DNA results, the first thing she noticed was a cluster of ethnic groups tied to Central Africa. Names she’d…
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The Battle of Midway was a 5-day campaign in June 1942 between US and Japanese naval forces in the Pacific Ocean that drastically changed the…
Geneanet is based on a simple principle: genealogy is best built together. By sharing data and knowledge, every member participates in a vibrant community that…
North America as we know it today was formed by waves of arrivals coming by ship. Some crossed willingly, chasing land and fortune, while others…
Along your journey to uncover your family history, you’ve probably spent countless hours reviewing old documents and adding as much information as you can into…
When you think of Russian royalty, it’s almost impossible not to picture the tragic end of the Romanovs: the young tsarevich Alexei, the four grand…
Researching major historical events helps you feel a personal connection with your ancestors, especially if they served in the military. The Battle of Kursk occurred…
Geneanet is vast but do you really know all the resources available? A complete overhaul of the catalog of available documents is now available, so…
When Mikael Kjelleros Endrell was born in Colombia on New Year’s Eve in 1984, no one could have imagined how his life would unfold. Just…
The Railway Agreement of 1925 was signed by the Canadian government and two major railways, the Canadian National Railways, and the Canadian Pacific. This agreement…
In honor of German Unity Day, MyHeritage is offering free access to all German historical record collections from October 2–6, 2025. This is an excellent…
October 3 is Tag der Deutschen Einheit — German Unity Day — and October 6 is German-American Day. Let’s celebrate “Ahnenfest” – Geneanet’s German ancestor…
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. Source: geneanet
After so much success with her Central African search, Tara inspired her friend Marcus to take a DNA test. He expected to see “West Africa”…
A family connection can make historical events feel deeply personal. While you’re tracing your family tree, you might encounter major World War II events, such…
Australia’s story has always been intertwined with the sea. For generations, a punishing ocean voyage was the only route in, whether as a prisoner, a…
Two hundred years ago, a founding community of 53 Norwegians arrived in New York City aboard a small sloop, the Restauration, after an arduous three-month…
When it comes to the challenges of ancestry, nothing holds as much conflict as disagreements over royal lineage. The War of the Roses, fought between…
On October 17-19, 2025, take pictures of graves in a nearby cemetery. Source: geneanet