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…
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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…
The life you live each day is the heart of family history. This colorful video shows what family history is really about: your family’s story,…
The countdown to RootsTech is on! RootsTech, the largest worldwide family history event of the year, is holding its 20th annual conference this year from…
On this day in 1781, French physician René Laennec, inventor of the stethoscope, was born in Quimper, France. Image: René Laennec / Wikimedia Commons Considered one…
Millions of you have already taken a genealogical DNA test. And more and more of you are asking to be able to upload their DNA…
5 days ago we released an amazing feature, MyHeritage In Color, which automatically colorizes black and white photos with breathtaking results. We are indebted to…
On this day in 1847, Anna Howard Shaw was born. A leader of the women’s suffrage movement in the United States, Shaw was also a…