MyHeritage Blog - Archive
His Father Went Missing in WWII. 82 Years Later, He Got a Gift from Him Thanks to MyHeritage
When Pierre Painblanc, a Belgian user from southwestern France, found a bilingual French/Dutch message in his MyHeritage inbox, his curiosity was immediately piqued. This is not the usual genealogical...
WATCH: Gilad Japhet’s Session at RootsTech 2024
This year’s RootsTech conference was full of exciting announcements and enlightening sessions from MyHeritage staff — including a unique session with our Founder and CEO Gilad Japhet. Watch the...
Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day with Free Access to 14 Million Irish Records on MyHeritage!
In honor of St. Patrick’s Day, we’re happy to announce that we’re making all 14 million Irish historical records available for free from March 14 to 18, 2024! Search...
These Genealogists Already Struck Gold on OldNews.com
Since the moment we announced the launch of OldNews.com, our new website for exploring historical newspapers, we’ve been receiving enthusiastic responses from people who have made incredible discoveries on...
‘Illegally Attractive’: 1920s Flappers as Described in the Newspapers of Their Time
Flappers were young women in the 1920s who challenged traditional norms and embraced a new, modern lifestyle. They were known for their short dresses or skirts, bobbed hair, and...
RootsTech 2024 Recap
After an exhilarating few days at RootsTech 2024, the MyHeritage team is back, buzzing with the excitement and energy from one of the most significant gatherings in the genealogy...
Bizarre Women’s Fitness Advice from Early 1900s Newspapers
If you thought getting in shape was hard now, imagine doing it in a corset, high-button boots, an ankle-length skirt, and multiple petticoats. Restrictive attire was just one of...
MyHeritage Adds 168 Million Historical Records in February 2024
In February 2024, we published 168 million historical records from 18 historical record collections from the United States, the United Kingdom, Australia, Austria, Czechia, Germany, Peru, and Wales. The...