John Glenn, the first American to orbit the Earth, died today at the age of 95. "Godspeed, John Glenn."

• By B. Myint
  Dec 8, 2016

The revolutionary and former leader of Cuba died yesterday at the age of 90.

• By David Blatty
  Nov 26, 2016

Today, on the eve of the 2016 Presidential election, in which the United States of America may elect the first female President in its history, we reflect back on the words of Nelson Mandela on what women in politics offer a nation.

• By Bio Staff
  Nov 8, 2016

Karen Chase, author of FDR on His Houseboat: The Larooco Log, 1924-1926, examines one of the lesser known periods of Franklin Delano Roosevelt's life, as he battled polio and retreated from public life to live onboard his houseboat.

• By Karen Chase
  Nov 1, 2016

The iconic singer-songwriter talks about her journey from angst-ridden inspiration to life’s "aha" moments.

• By Todd Aaron Jensen
  Oct 13, 2016

In September 1780, Benedict Arnold, who had been a hero of the American Revolution, was discovered to be a traitor. Karen Lee of Ancestry looks back at his military service and notorious act of treason.

• By Karen Lee
  Sep 29, 2016

Comedy legend Gene Wilder, who starred in such classics as 'Willy Wonka & The Chocolate Factory,' 'Young Frankenstein' and 'Blazing Saddles' died on Sunday at the age of 83.

• By Robert Cashill
  Aug 29, 2016

Today, on the anniversary of Buzz Aldrin’s moon walk in 1969, the space legend shares some wisdom about navigating life (here and on Mars) and making the world a better place along the way.

• By Todd Aaron Jensen
  Aug 18, 2016

Karen Lee of Ancestry explores Founding Father John Adams’ fascinating life and his years serving as a foreign diplomat.

• By Karen Lee
  Aug 10, 2016

Born today in 1868, British explorer, diplomat and accomplished archaeologist Gertrude Bell has been described as "the female Lawrence of Arabia." Read about her extraordinary life.

• By Wendy Mead
  Jul 14, 2016

Today, on Harrison Ford's 74th birthday, Emily Paulson of Ancestry explores how his fascinating family tree is rooted in show business.

• By Emily Paulson
  Jul 13, 2016

In honor of the 45th anniversary of Armstrong's death, we explore the impact the trumpeter had on jazz and the general landscape of American music.

• By Scott Yanow
  Jul 6, 2016

We talked to Martin Short, star of the NBC comedy show "Maya & Marty," about the method behind his hilarious madness and how comedy can do the world some good.

• By Todd Aaron Jensen
  Jul 5, 2016

Check out this infographic celebrating doctors and nurses whose service and trailblazing medical breakthroughs changed our world.

• By Jon Ware
  Jul 5, 2016

Holocaust survivor, humanitarian and author Elie Wiesel died today in his Manhattan home at the age of 87.

• By David Blatty
  Jul 2, 2016

As we celebrate Olivia de Havilland's 100th birthday, here's a look a her legendary life and career.

• By Robert Cashill
  Jul 1, 2016

To celebrate the 80th anniversary of the publication of 'Gone with the Wind,' Ancestry staff genealogist Evan Christensen uncovers some family history about the author and the two acclaimed stars of the film, Clark Gable and Vivien Leigh.

• By Evan Christensen
  Jun 30, 2016

We caught up with Steve Carell to talk about the comedy (and drama) of his roles on the big and small screen.

• By Todd Aaron Jensen
  Jun 24, 2016