Rachael Robertson was adopted as a baby, and in her teen years, began developing a curiosity to know about her birth family. Little did she…
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Have you ever heard of Geneastar? Geneastar is a Geneanet website that focuses on the genealogy of famous people. Some new famous family trees have…
Because cemeteries are one of the most important resources for genealogists, Geneanet has launched the project “Save our Graves” to capture graves before they are…
Another year has flown by, and what a year it’s been! 2022 saw many ups and downs. For much of the world, it was a…
In this episode, Lisa Alzo offers practical tips for creating your own genealogy research plan. Plus, learn how to better organize that research (including any…
We are deeply saddened by the passing of one of the world’s most beloved and influential soccer players, Pelé. He was a pioneering figure who…
As the year comes to a close, we’re taking a look back at 2022. We introduced some great, long-awaited features and we finally had the…
Historical archives are the bread and butter of anyone doing serious research about their family history. And while no one is happier than I about…
We’re excited to announce a new feature for Geni Pro users – Inbox Search. Over the years, we have often been asked to add the…
On this day in 1858, Italian composer Giacomo Puccini was born in Lucca, Italy. Image: Giacomo Puccini / Library of Congress He was born Giacomo…
MyHeritage has long made a name for itself as the go-to destination for international genealogy. This strength comes from the fact that MyHeritage is translated…
We often associate the holiday season with family, and for good reason. It’s the one time of the year when everyone can come together, rekindle…
The tradition of visiting Santa Claus at a local shopping center goes back at least 100 years. It’s not clear exactly how and when it…
Colorful lights blinking from rooftops, Christmas trees shimmering with ornaments in foyers and living rooms, delicious food sprawled across kitchen counters—these images represent common holiday…
With families all over the world gathering and enjoying good food and good times together, there’s no better time to give the gift of self-discovery.…
AI Time Machine, our successful new feature that allows you to picture yourself throughout history, keeps getting better. We’re happy to announce that due to…