In October 1914 British soldiers serving in the Fleurbaix sector began burying their fallen comrades beside a regimental aid post and dressing station located not…
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On July 4 the United States celebrates Independence Day, which commemorates the adoption of the Declaration of Independence. In July 1776, the Continental Congress declared…
O say can you see, by the dawn’s early light What so proudly we hailed at the twilight’s last gleaming? These words have been filling…
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“Carry out a random act of kindness, with no expectation of reward, safe in the knowledge that one day someone might do the same for…
On this day in 1917, singer, actress, and civil rights activist Lena Horne was born. Image: Lena Horne / Library of Congress Horne was born…
Ingrid Goeury, a MyHeritage user from France, knew since she was a teenager that the man she grew up with was not her biological father.…
My ancestor changed the spelling of his name. What should I do? Which surname spelling is correct? Why is my surname misspelled? Follow the biology,…
Fireworks, barbecues, and parades are just a few of the traditional 4th of July events most people think of when they are asked, “What is the 4th of July?” But do you know…
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This Father’s Day we asked you to send a photo of your dad or a father-figure in your life and tell us what makes him…
Fast Facts Form Image Questions Online Search How to Read Resources The 1830 enumeration—the first to use a standardized form—broke down ages even more finely:…
Sailly Church was burnt during the open fighting of October 1914, when French cavalry and British and German infantry fought on the Lys, but from…
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With the summer in full swing, now is a great time to learn about the paths your ancestors traveled. MyHeritage is offering free access to…
We are pleased to announce the addition of 10.7 million Austrian Roman Catholic church records in two new collections that cannot be found on other…
Summer is in the air, and we’ve got a fresh batch of free webinars on the menu for July! This month, you’ll discover some amazing…
New to the podcast? Looking for a new research resource? This guide to the Family Tree Podcast by Family Tree Magazine highlights the best episodes…