Since releasing our new enhancements to Geni relationship paths, users have been having a blast finding new and surprising connections in the World Family Tree. Now…
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On this day in 1817, American essayist and poet Henry David Thoreau was born. Image: Henry David Thoreau / Wikimedia Commons He was born David…
On this day in 1767, John Quincy Adams, the sixth President of the United States, was born. Image: John Quincy Adams / Library of Congress…
Happy birthday to Nikola Tesla! Today marks what would have been the inventor’s 163rd birthday. Image: Nikola Tesla / Library of Congress Tesla was born on July…
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…
On this day in 1819, American inventor Elias Howe was born. Remembered for patenting the first practical sewing machine, Howe’s invention revolutionized the manufacturing of garments. Image: Elias…
Happy birthday to Kevin Bacon! Today the actor turns 61. Image: Kevin Bacon / Gage Skidmore, Wikimedia Commons (CC BY-SA 2.0) Kevin Norwood Bacon was born…
Happy birthday Tom Cruise! Today the star turns 57. Image: Tom Cruise / Gage Skidmore, Wikimedia Commons (CC BY-SA 3.0) The popular movie star was born…
On this day in 1903, Olav V of Norway was born. Nicknamed “the People’s King,” Olav was immensely popular during his reign for his down-to-earth style. Image:…
Today we remember Diana, Princess of Wales, on what would have been her 58th birthday. Diana, Princess of Wales / Wikimedia Commons She was born…
Can you save and even repair your old, worn out family photos? Absolutely! You don’t need a bunch of expensive editing tools to make serious…
We are very excited to announce multiple relationship paths on Geni! Now when relationship paths are calculated between individuals, you will see a blood path…
On June 28, 1491, Henry VIII was born at Greenwich. The second son of Henry VII and Elizabeth of York, Henry was not expected to become…
A. Great-aunt or great-uncle is a lot like second cousin: It’s common practice for people to call their grandparents’ siblings by these terms, just as…
On this day in 1892, author Pearl S. Buck was born. In 1938, Buck became the first American woman to receive the Nobel Prize in Literature.…
MyHeritage has released the full schedule for MyHeritage LIVE 2019 in Amsterdam, Netherlands. The second annual MyHeritage user conference will take place September 6-8, 2019. Attendees…
Today we remember singer George Michael on what would have been his 56th birthday. Image: Courtesy of Special Collections, University of Houston Libraries Michael was born…
On this day in 1895, boxing legend Jack Dempsey was born. Nicknamed “The Manassa Mauler,” Dempsey’s powerful punch made him one of the most popular…
Happy birthday to Prince William! Today the Duke of Cambridge turns 37. Image: Prince William, Duke of Cambridge / Scudamore’s Punting Cambridge (CC BY-SA 2.0) As…
Happy birthday to Lionel Richie! Today the popular singer turns 70. Lionel Richie / U.S. State Department Richie was born on June 20, 1949 in Tuskegee, Alabama. He…