We dug deep into our huge collection of historical records at MyHeritage to find out what the most popular baby girl names have been in…
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The upcoming movie Napoleon brings to the forefront one of history’s most legendary figures, Napoleon Bonaparte. As the film reignites conversations about Napoleon’s impact on…
For Veterans Day — also called Remembrance Day or Armistice Day — we tell the story of Eugene J. Bullard, the first African-American combat pilot,…
You know your family history is worth putting to paper. Every time you share it verbally, people listen intently as the story unfolds, detail by…
In October 2023 we published 4.7 million historical records from 20 historical record collections from Lithuania, Sweden, the U.K., and the U.S. The records include…
We’re happy to announce that PhotoDater is now available on the MyHeritage mobile app and on the Reimagine app! PhotoDater is a revolutionary FREE feature…
Family letters, journals and diaries are precious, one-of-a-kind documents. However, these items often need a bit of editing to make them more accessible and easier…
Following an increase in threats to personal data worldwide, we are taking many measures to increase security at MyHeritage. If you notice an impact on…
With only 53 shopping days until Christmas 2023, it’s the perfect time to think outside the box for your holiday gifts. Surprise your loved ones…
In this episode, Thomas MacEntee shares some of the incredible ways that AI is shaping the world of genealogy and what this might mean for…
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 saddened to hear about the death of actor Matthew Perry on October 28, 2023 at the age of 54. Image: Matthew Perry /…
Admit it. Who among us has not included an impromptu stop at some cemetery during a road trip or family vacation? As genealogists, scouring cemeteries…
Who said that the dead can’t speak? When it comes to genealogy and family history research, a variety of different records can actually give voice…
October brings more than just pumpkin spice and costumes; it brings a chance to connect with the spirits of our ancestors and uncover their mysterious…
It’s Austrian National Day! To celebrate, we are opening our Austrian collections through the weekend. And here are some resources for Austrian genealogy, all of…