MyHeritage launches OldNews.com for historical newspaper exploration
MyHeritage, a leading family history platform, today announced the launch of OldNews.com. This new website offers a vast collection of historical newspapers, aiding genealogists, researchers, and history enthusiasts in their explorations.
MyHeritage, a leading family history platform, today announced the launch of OldNews.com. This new website offers a vast collection of historical newspapers, aiding genealogists, researchers, and history enthusiasts in their explorations.
OldNews.com Features
- Extensive Collection: OldNews.com launches with hundreds of millions of historical newspaper pages, sourced from the US, Europe, Oceania, and other regions. Millions of new pages are added monthly.
- Diverse Content: The website includes major international newspapers alongside small-town publications, covering the 1800s and 1900s extensively.
- Easy Search: The search engine allows users to quickly find articles about people, events, or topics of interest. Search terms are highlighted for clarity.
- Global Access: OldNews.com is available in 11 languages with more planned for the future.
OldNews.com for historical newspaper exploration
Unique Value
MyHeritage CEO, Gilad Japhet, emphasizes the value of historical newspapers, stating, "Historical newspapers contain a wealth of information and provide an unparalleled level of detail about the past." The website is designed to be a central resource for historical newspaper research.
OldNews.com is a subscription-based service with a 7-day free trial. An annual OldNews.com Pro subscription costs $99/year (with a 25% discount for the first year).
OldNews.com content is also included in the new MyHeritage Omni subscription plan, providing a comprehensive suite of genealogy tools, historical records, and educational resources.