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The Greek diaspora is spread across more than 140 countries with an estimated 5 million people claiming Greek heritage globally. For many second-generation immigrants, embracing…
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The early U.S. government used bounty land as an incentive and a reward for military service. Because applicants had to prove their qualifications, the process…
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In this episode of Best Websites, Lisa Louise Cooke walks through the National Archives and all there is to discover. Best Genealogy Websites: The National…
My journey into genealogy started with a hope — and a deep longing to reconnect with the past. My maternal grandmother, Leah Wasilkofsky, was born…
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When I was in college, people would ask me if I was related to the pioneer Jacob Hamblin. That simple question sparked a curiosity that’s…
American aviator Amelia Earhart, born 115 years ago today, disappeared on July 2, 1937, over the central Pacific Ocean near Howland Island. Amelia was attempting…
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In June 2025, MyHeritage published 1.25 billion historical records across 21 new and updated collections. These collections are Australia, Canada, Estonia, France, Germany, Ireland, Italy,…