Do you have roots in the Netherlands? Or perhaps New Netherland (USA) or the Dutch Cape Colony (South Africa)? Learn about Dutch resources which can…
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Last month at RootsTech 2023 we announced the release of cM Explainer, a powerful feature that estimates familial relationships between DNA Matches. For every DNA…
We’ve all heard it before: “I’ve got my mom’s eyes,” “I’m tall like my dad,” or “athletic ability must run in the family.” While physical…
On this day in 1816, author Charlotte Brontë was born. Image: Charlotte Brontë / Wikimedia Commons Brontë was born on April 21, 1816 in Thornton,…
DNA Day is approaching, and to celebrate, MyHeritage DNA kits are on sale for an outstanding low price! Order MyHeritage DNA today and enjoy free…
In March 2023, we added 72 million records from 38 historical record collections around the world! The collections are from Australia, Austria, Canada, France, Germany,…
Anzac Day offers a powerful opportunity to honor the legacies of our Australian and New Zealander relatives who fought for freedom. To help make this…
In the past few months, a number of index and archival document collections have been published online at Geneanet. Source: geneanet
Shirley MacLaine (born Shirley MacLean Beaty, April 24, 1934) is an American actress, author and former dancer. Known for her portrayals of quirky, strong-willed and…
For individuals and families living in countries outside of Europe, dual citizenship with a member country of the European Union (EU) can be an irresistible…
In this episode of Best Websites, Kathryn Marks of the Family History Center at Ellis Island tells us how to use the Passenger Search database…
Do you have ancestors in England or Wales? The former Roman province of Britannia much later became the former British Empire, with its colonizers around…
On this day in 1869, Norwegian sculptor Gustav Vigeland was born. Considered one of the most important artists in Norwegian history, Vigeland is perhaps best known…
After many years at the service of genealogists, I am stepping down as President and CEO of Geneanet. Source: geneanet
Spring is here, and the trees and flowers are in bloom. What better way to celebrate this time of growth and renewal than by embracing…
Middle names are probably most useful when a child has done something very wrong. My grandson knows when he hears the double salvo of “Lincoln…
On this day in 1909, explorer Robert Edwin Peary and his assistant, Matthew Henson, reached what they determined to be the North Pole. Image: Robert…