Are you a fan of Agatha Christie’s mystery novels? On this day in 1890, the best-selling author was born in Torquay, England. Image: Agatha Christie…
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In this episode, Denise May Levenick offers tips for creating your genealogy will so that your research can live on for generations. Also: learn how…
We’re excited to share that MyHeritage has partnered with Channel 4 and Wonderhood Studios to create the new season of the highly acclaimed docuseries My…
Whether your summer holidays included picnics with the extended family or travel to a far off land, many of us are nostalgic for that sense…
On this day in 1913, Olympic champion Jesse Owens was born in Oakville, Alabama. Image: Jesse Owens / Library of Congress The youngest of ten children,…
It is with deep sadness that we mourn the passing of Queen Elizabeth II of England. No modern monarch was more well-known and beloved than…
We have been growing our content team and ramping up our pace of publishing new collections of historical records, to help our users progress in…
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…
We’re happy to announce that Photo Tagger is now available on the MyHeritage website! Photo Tagger is a remarkable FREE feature that helps you tag…
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…
We are delighted to announce that MyHeritage has published a remarkable collection of 4.7 million immigration records from São Paulo, Brazil. Most of the records…
Did your ancestor work on the docks for the port of Dublin a century ago? Learn about Dublin Port Company’s new digital archive including the…
Geneanet has rich collections of genealogical data in France and Europe. We are excited to share that our “Save Our Graves” project has topped 5…
In 2004, workers on a construction site in Norwich, England, stumbled upon an 800-year-old well as they prepared the ground for a new shopping center.…
Happy birthday to Richard Gere! Today the actor turns 73. Image: Richard Gere / Francesco, Flickr (CC BY 2.0) The popular actor was born Richard…
What did your ancestors do for a living? How did they support their families? Learning your ancestors’ occupations can help paint a richer picture of…