Both experienced genealogists and casual hobbyists want to know as much as possible about their ancestors. While there are many discoveries to make, deciding to…
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Taylor Swift recently kicked off the European leg of her record-breaking Eras Tour with a fresh new era added to the setlist in honor of…
May 24-26 is Save our Graves weekend, when we encourage Geneanet members to document local cemeteries. Here is an interview with Susan Doyle, who has…
In this episode of Best Websites, Family Tree Magazine editor Andrew Koch walks us through the full-text library from FamilySearch. FamilySearch announced Full-Text Search just…
Cher (born Cherilyn Sarkisian; May 20, 1946) is an American singer, actress and television personality. Often referred to by the media as the “Goddess of…
There’s nothing like indulging that sweet sense of nostalgia when you look at old photos. We’re delighted to announce that we’ve made it even easier…
It’s always incredible to see which traits pass from one generation to the next. For Mother’s Day, we invited MyHeritage users to submit photos highlighting…
Citations are among the most talked about—and, perhaps, most dreaded—aspects of family history research. Family Tree Magazine Editor Andrew Koch has called them the genealogical…
Between 1914 and 1918, some 630,000 Canadians enlisted for military service, and 424,000 crossed the Atlantic to Europe to serve. Geneanet volunteers have indexed nearly…
On May 24-26, 2024, take pictures of graves in a nearby cemetery. Source: geneanet
As the Queen of Pop Taylor Swift prepared to dazzle Paris and Lyon with her current Eras tour, our team did some research on Taylor’s…
As he was growing up in Chocz, a small town in Poland, Leszek Szkudlarek was completely unaware that Jews had once lived in that town…
The term “red flag” is usually used in the context of dating and relationships. (“If he says all of his exes were crazy, that’s a…
Have you ever been told you’re the spitting image of your mother? Family resemblances have fascinated us for generations. Our DNA holds the secrets to…
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…
We are thrilled to announce the publication of three new and important historical records collections: New York City birth, marriage, and death records. These robust…
In this episode, Lindsay Fulton from American Ancestors speaks with us about the 10 Million Names Project, its purpose and how you can get involved.…
Throw open the windows—warm temperatures are here to stay! Breathe some fresh air into your house and your research with these projects that will keep…
Over the years I have visited many private gardens and talked with lots of home gardeners. One common thread is that they all have at…