In September 1916, the 34th and 2/2nd London Casualty Clearing Stations were established at this point, known to the troops as Grove Town, to deal…
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We’re excited to announce the release of Genetic Groups, a long-awaited enhancement of ethnicity results on MyHeritage DNA. With this very exciting addition, the resolution…
Many things are said to be a “state of mind.” For genealogists seeking 19th- and early 20th-century ancestry in what was then the largest German…
On this day in 1867, entrepreneur, philanthropist, and activist Madam C.J. Walker was born. Walker was one of the first African American female self-made millionaires…
When tracing your family history in Puerto Rico, you’ll want to consult two important kinds of vital records—civil registration and church records. These record types…
As with many things in 2020, it seems that the holidays are going to take on a different shape than in previous years. Families all…
On this day in 1912, Lady Bird Johnson, former First Lady of the United States, was born in Karnack, Texas. Image: Lady Bird Johnson /…
Irish heritage is celebrated around the world thanks to mass emigration from Ireland. Cultural celebrations such as St. Patrick’s Day and Halloween were adapted in…
Happy birthday to Jane Fonda! Today the actress turns 83. Image: Georges Biard / (CC BY-SA 3.0) Born into a Hollywood family, Jayne Seymour Fonda…
Pedigree View is the preferred family tree view for countless MyHeritage users who do family history research on their MyHeritage family sites. Many who use…
What’s in a Puerto Rican name? As it turns out, the origin of names in Puerto Rico is quite interesting, and knowing more about them…
Throughout history, large groups of people have migrated from their homelands and settled in new areas. This movement is called a diaspora. If you have…
Norway—the northern land of trolls, reindeer, Sami, Vikings, and fjords. It is one of the most beautiful places in the world, and it boasts a…
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Happy birthday to Brad Pitt! Today the actor turns 57. Image: Brad Pitt / Department of Defense photo by Marvin Lynchard The actor and producer…
When Family Tree Magazine began in 2000, the world looked different. Christina Aguilera’s “What a Girl Wants” topped the charts, and a gallon of gas…
Your account security is very important to us, which is why today we are introducing a new feature for you to review your recent Geni…