This month’s podcast features an in-depth look at the vast genealogy resources available at the Allen County Public Library in Fort Wayne, Indiana. Librarian Allison…
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A: You may be pleasantly surprised that Jewish vital records have survived in Poland for more than 600 towns. In general, the Polish State Archives…
The islands of Japan are places of diverse beauty, from stunning mountain peaks and lush green forests to long miles of seashore. There are many…
As part of the Geneanet project “Save our Graves” launched in 2014, more than 3.5 million graves have already been photographed and virtually rescued. This…
Hermies was seized on the morning of the 9th April 1917, by a surprise attack of the 2nd and 3rd Australian Infantry Battalions. It was…
MyHeritage would like to extend our deepest condolences to Her Majesty the Queen, the royal family, and the nation of Great Britain, on the loss…
Family recipes that have been passed down throughout the generations are about much more than just food—they’re about who created the recipes and the culture…
Happy National Scrabble Day! Scrabble Day is observed each year on the birthday of Scrabble inventor Alfred Mosher Butts, who was born on April 13, 1899…
In 2006, an old photo became a sensation on online Russian photography forums. The photo, dated somewhere between 1903–1909, features an entire regiment from the…
Preserving Military Uniforms Preserving Medals Family History Q&A: Old Military Uniforms Preserving Flags Military uniforms are made tough and see a lot of action, which…
Preserving Yearbooks Preserving Letterman Jackets Preserving Diplomas Preserving School Papers Family History Q&A: High School and College Memorabilia How to Find High School or College…
After the release of the Chromosome Browser, some of you pointed out the fact that many DNA matches were composed of segments located at the…
Anyone who knows Australian genealogist Jill Ball knows she emanates excitement for anything family and family history oriented. She blogs about family history and spearheads…
We’re happy to announce that Francisco Partners, a leading global investment firm that specializes in partnering with technology businesses, has acquired MyHeritage. The transaction was…
This past month, 6.7 million historical records were added to MyHeritage from three significant collections: Lithuanian-Jewish records from LitvakSIG, Jewish vital records from Vienna, and…
Early legal document for indentured services. British, hand-written on vellum and dated 1691. (Getty Images) Not everyone who wished to come to America could afford…
Do you enjoy reading poetry? On this day in 1770, English Romantic poet William Wordsworth was born in the Wordsworth House in Cockermouth, England. Image:…
How to Research Your Civil War Ancestors Map Glossary Records Photos Q&A: US Colored Troops Q&A: Indigenous Peoples in the Civil War Timeline Resources This…