On this day in 1874, poet Robert Frost was born. One of the most celebrated poets in American history, Frost remains the only poet to…
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Hannah Durkin, at Newcastle University, had previously identified the last surviving slave captured in Africa in the 19th Century and brought to United States as…
In 1665 and 1666, one city experienced two enormous tragedies: the Great Plague of London and the Great Fire of London. Source: geneanet
Northern Ireland is a unique part of the world known for its natural beauty. Filmmakers and novelists alike have been inspired by its ever-changing climate…
If you are at home in isolation and are looking for a fun way to pass the time and enjoy genealogy, you may want to…
Theo and Jean Laumet grew up hearing stories of their family ties to the man who founded Detroit and inspired the Cadillac brand. Source: geneanet
Harriet Chalmers Adams traversed Latin America on horseback, retraced Columbus’ route, and was the only female journalist allowed on the French frontlines of WWI. Source:…
Today we remember actress Joan Crawford, who was born on March 23, 1905. Image: Joan Crawford / Wikimedia Commons Crawford was born Lucille Fay LeSueur in…
Starting today we are unlocking MyHeritage In Color for unlimited use to give people who are isolated at home a fun way to pass the…
The bicentennial of the First Vision and the Restoration of the gospel of Jesus Christ is currently underway! A variety of resources—including the Joseph Smith…
Creating lasting memories doesn’t require tons of props or preplanning. In fact, some of the best family activities are just a couple clicks away! Try…
World cuisines are one of the best ways to connect with others and to experience world cultures. Traditional food opens a window into the lifestyle…
As COVID-19 increasingly impacts our day-to-day lives, we would like to update everyone that all is well at Geni and our Los Angeles-based team. Our…
At the start of the week, all MyHeritage employees around the world switched to working from home, to practice social distancing to the fullest. We…
Do you have outlaws or lawmen in your family tree? On this day in 1848, Wyatt Earp was born. An iconic figure of the American…
Geneanet was at RootsTech 2020, the world’s largest genealogy conference. Source: geneanet
Witherspoon was born on March 22, 1976 at Southern Baptist Hospital, in New Orleans, Louisiana, while her father, Dr. John Draper Witherspoon, was a student…
In December 2019, an incredible reunion took place. Sisters Kim and Trine met in Copenhagen. Watch their moving reunion here: Kim Ok Le, 43, was…
It’s St. Patrick’s Day! In honor of the holiday, we took a look into the World Family Tree to explore the surprising Irish heritage of…