MyHeritage Blog - Archive

Diane Ward was adopted as a baby in the state of Michigan, where adoption records are sealed. Her husband had also been adopted, and as she helped him hunt...

Longtime MyHeritage user Eliška Potužníková, 24, of the Czech Republic, had a breakthrough on a previously unidentified photo thanks to the MyHeritage photo tools. Her experience beautifully illustrates how...

MyHeritage would like to extend our deepest condolences to Her Majesty the Queen, the royal family, and the nation of Great Britain, on the loss of Prince Philip, the...

In 2006, an old photo became a sensation on online Russian photography forums. The photo, dated somewhere between 1903–1909, features an entire regiment from the Imperial Russian Army —...

We’ve recently made some improvements to the navigation bar on the MyHeritage website, to make it more intuitive and to make it easier for you to find what you’re...

We’re happy to announce that Francisco Partners, a leading global investment firm that specializes in partnering with technology businesses, has acquired MyHeritage. The transaction was signed on February 24,...

This past month, 6.7 million historical records were added to MyHeritage in three new collections: Lithuanian-Jewish records from LitvakSIG, Jewish vital records from Vienna, and World War I casualty...

Every year, as the cold of winter melts away, spring comes and brings with it a new beginning. We’re excited to offer you a chance to research your family’s...

Deep Nostalgia™ is the magical MyHeritage feature, powered by D-ID, that allows you to see the people in old family photos blink, move their heads, and smile. Deep Nostalgia™...

Our #DeepNostalgiaChallenge kicked off on March 11, and the entries have been pouring in — beautiful photos, breathtaking animations, and fascinating stories. Before we announce our 5 lucky winners,...

We’re excited to announce an addition to DNA Matches on MyHeritage — you can now compare your Genetic Groups to those of your DNA Matches. In late December 2020,...

A joyful spring to all, and happy holidays to those celebrating! Spring has always been a time of hope and new beginnings, and we hope that you are feeling...