Martinsart was close to the Allied front line until September 1916, and again from March to August 1918. Source: geneanet
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“The Greatest Generation” refers to the generation in the United States that came of age during the Great Depression and later fought in World War…
As the 1920s came roaring in, the United States was experiencing a time of economic prosperity. With that prosperity came a desire for convenience and…
Which of your AncestryDNA or 23andMe matches are most important to your research? The answer is simple, but maybe not straightforward: the DNA matches that…
We’re excited to present the MyHeritage Photo Enhancer, a powerful and innovative new feature that enhances photos and brings blurry faces into sharp focus. Try…
Do you remember watching The Wizard of Oz? Today we remember legendary actress Judy Garland, who was born on June 10, 1922 in Grand Rapids, Minnesota.…
It was with great sorrow that this week we said goodbye to our colleague and friend Chris Darrington, who passed away suddenly on Saturday, June…
When the churchyard of Croydon Minster was reconfigured in the 1960s, to make way for the six-lane urban motorway that is Roman Way, the vast…
Analysis of a Neolithic skull revealed not only how she looked but also where her people originated far across the Mediterranean. Source: geneanet
According to a new study by an international team of researchers from the Caribbean, Europe and North America, the Caribbean was settled by several successive…
Do you have Russian ancestry? On this day in 1672, Peter the Great was born in Moscow, Russia. Image: Peter the Great / Wikimedia Commons…
Cox was born on June 15, 1964 in Birmingham, Alabama. She is a daughter of businessman Richard Lewis Cox and Courteney Copeland (née Bass). Cox…
The MyHeritage Health test offers genetic insights to enrich your life, enlighten you about your health, and help you make informed lifestyle choices. This week…
Last week we announced that we’re opening up a historical record collection for free each day during June! The collections we’ve chosen are rare and…
In May 2020 we added five new collections to MyHeritage: three exclusive Greek collections, an exclusive death index from Germany, and a burial index from…
More than 1.2 million people of Chinese descent live in Australia today. While many are first-generation immigrants, others have deeper roots. The first wave of…
When Clare Reay’s son bought her a MyHeritage DNA test, she hoped to discover a little about her mother’s ethnic background. She never imagined that…
One of the most rewarding parts of doing family history is discovering the stories of ancestors. The next most rewarding thing is having the chance…
Today marks the anniversary of the Allied invasion of Normandy. In honor of D-Day, we’re highlighting the Easy Company – Band of Brothers, a collaborative…
On June 6, 1944, the largest seaborne invasion in history took place, finally turning the tide of World War II and leading to the eventual…