On this day in 1830, American poet Emily Dickinson was born. A prolific writer, Dickinson wrote over 1800 poems, however less than a dozen were published…
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Irish records once thought lost forever have been successfully recreated and will be available online by 2022. In June 1922, a massive explosion during the…
The image is simple and haunting. Ten enslaved African-American people stand in front of a two-story, white clapboard building, some with baskets of cotton on…
The Habsburg jaw — the prominent facial deformity that affected the European royal family of the same name — was the result of 200 years…
Finland is known for its stunning forests and winter beauty. The country is characterized by two main seasons (summer and winter) and majestic natural landscapes.…
When the weather turns warm, wanderlust seems to magically kick in. Our thoughts turn away from responsibilities and drift toward new adventures. Once an unavoidable…
Happy birthday to Kirk Douglas! Can you believe the legendary actor turns 103 today? Image: Kirk Douglas / Wikimedia Commons He was born Issur Danielovitch on December…
It’s week #3 of the #HolidayHeritage challenge and our stomachs are already rumbling. This week’s challenge is all about food! Visit the #HolidayHeritage Challenge site…
We are delighted to announce a major addition to the MyHeritage DNA Health+Ancestry test — 9 new health reports that provide important insights to our…
On GeneaNet, you can download (in PDF) and print ancestry and descendancy charts for free! The interface allows you to select the type of chart…
The holidays are a time to gather with family, tell stories, reminisce, and remember. This spirit of sharing makes it an opportune time to talk…
Mexico offers a wide array of rich cultural traditions, beautiful natural landscapes, and delicious foods. If you have Mexican ancestors, one way to discover your…
Does your family have holiday traditions? If so, you may not even know how they started; they have just always been a part how your…
Have you found connection to royalty? Today we remember William II of the Netherlands, who was born on this day in 1792. Image: William II of…
The weihnachtsgurke or “Christmas pickle” is a holiday tradition for many Americans with German heritage. A pickle-shaped Christmas ornament is hidden somewhere on the Christmas…
On this day in 1782, Martin Van Buren, the 8th President of the United States, was born in Kinderhook, New York. Did you know that he…
Sailly-Saillisel, standing at the north end of a ridge, was the objective of French attacks in September and October 1916, and was captured on 18…
Happy birthday to Jeff Bridges! Today the actor turns 70. Image: Jeff Bridges / Gage Skidmore, Wikimedia Commons (CC BY-SA 3.0) Born into a Hollywood…
8.8 million new records from sixteen new historical record collections have been added in the second half of November. These collections include a wide assortment…
Scientists hope to find descendants of the nobles who signed the historic Declaration of Arbroath ahead of its 700th anniversary. Genealogists at Strathclyde University have…