Find out where your ancestors are from—and ultimately where you are from—using FamilySearch’s new Where Am I From? activity. See your family’s movement on a…
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Today we remember pioneering NASA mathematician Katherine Johnson, who has passed away at the age of 101. Johnson broke racial and gender barriers by becoming…
Some new FamilySearch records have been added to Geneanet: • Spain, Province of Gerona, Municipal Records, 1566-1956: 600,000 entries added • France, Death, 1546-1960: 900,000…
Traditional Norwegian foods include deliciously-prepared fish, dense breads, and hearty, cold-weather dishes (reindeer stew, anyone?). Here’s what your ancestors from Norway may have eaten. In…
“I still think it’s essential for a parent to cook with their children. Weighing out the ingredients and learning where the food comes from is…
On February 21, 1728, Peter III, Emperor of Russia, was born. Although he didn’t speak much Russian, Peter III was named heir presumptive by his…
Next week Geni will be heading to Salt Lake City, Utah for RootsTech 2020! Between February 26-29, thousands of genealogists and family history enthusiasts will…
American photographer Ansel Adams was born on this day in 1902. Adams is perhaps best remembered for his stunning black and white images of the…
What’s for Dinner in Northern Ireland? Northern Ireland cuisine involves much more than potatoes. The Northern Irish heritage is full of delicious and traditional recipes…
The Family History Library in Salt Lake City is the largest library of its kind, attracting visitors from all over the world who want to…
This month, Lisa is joined by contributing editor Sunny Morton to discuss key strategies for researching enslaved African American ancestors. Plus, a quick tutorial on…
Today marks the 75th anniversary of the commencement of the Battle of Iwo Jima, one of the bloodiest battles on the Pacific front during World…
Dakota Fanning was born on February 23, 1994, in Conyers, Georgia. She attended a Montessori School in Covington. Her mother, Heather Joy (née Arrington), played…
The oldest known Australian example of a communal type of Irish settlement has been ‘unearthed’ in a dusty paddock in rural South Australia. An extensive…
A stunning 14th century medieval chapel gas been uncovered in County Durham, 370 years after it was destroyed in the wake of the First English…
A gruesome scene has been discovered at a Belgian cathedral – a wall made entirely of human bones. The 500-year-old partition was uncovered at Saint-Bavo…
Have you ever tried searching for your ancestor’s name in online records? FamilySearch, FamilySearch partners, and volunteers worldwide have worked to make over 3 billion…
The best living history museums in the United States immerse visitors in the everyday life experiences of people from the past. Visit these top destinations,…
Happy birthday to John Travolta! Today the film star turns 66. Image: Georges Biard / Wikimedia Commons, (CC BY-SA 3.0) Travolta was born on February…