It gives us great pleasure to announce the launch of a third installment of DNA Quest, our worldwide pro bono initiative to reunite adoptees with…
iGEDCOM extend you family roots
Adding color coding to your family tree can make it easier to navigate. At MyHeritage, we previously implemented color coding in Fan view of the…
One of the most important benefits of taking a DNA test is the matches that you receive. DNA Matches reveal many relatives you never knew…
Among the piles of odds and ends for sale at the New York City flea market, an old, dusty album with a luxurious leather caught…
In this interview, Shelley Bishop offers some strategies and resources for tracking down the maiden names of female ancestors. Also, learn what you can do…
Finding female ancestors is a notorious roadblock for researchers because of the simple fact that women’s names historically changed after marriage. In fact, a married…
RootsTech is finally here and we couldn’t be more excited! We’ve planned a phenomenal lineup of lectures, announcements, raffles, prizes, and booth activities. Prepare to…
RootsTech 2023 is just around the corner and we couldn’t be more excited to see everyone in person once again. For those who can’t make…
For the past two years, the annual RootsTech genealogy event in Salt Lake City has been virtual because of the Covid-19 pandemic. This year, we…
The first digital newspaper archive came online more than 20 years ago. Within a few years, the Library of Congress partnered with other federal agencies…
If you listened to MyHeritage’s Blast From My Past podcast episode 6, “Heirloom Hunters,” or read our recent story about the returned World War II-era…
Our new search results page will accelerate your research by showing information in a more concise, more visually rich presentation. Try an easier, more effective…
On this day in 1933, singer, songwriter, and civil rights activist Nina Simone was born. Image: Nina Simone / Wikimedia Commons, Nationaal Archief, CC0 Simone…
Diane Carol Baker is an American actress, producer and educator who has appeared in motion pictures and on television since 1959. Source: geneanet
I love to use MyHeritage to record and keep track of my family tree — and not just because I work at MyHeritage! As a…
Happy Presidents’ Day! This American holiday, which falls on the third Monday of February every year, was initially established to commemorate the birthday of George…
According to the experts at the Association for Library Collections & Technical Services, start by placing the loose photos in zip-lock bags and tucking them…
Happy birthday to LeVar Burton! Today the actor turns 66. Image: LeVar Burton / Mike Muegel, Wikimedia Commons (CC BY 2.0) Burton was born Levardis…
Do you have French ancestry? Geneanet’s rich collections includes many not found elsewhere, contributed by members of our community. And our forums are a great…