Westminster Abbey Gravesites
Westminster Abbey gravesites are the final resting places for more than 3,300 notable people. Who can be buried at Westminster Abbey? Someone once said, “I once started to research this very question. But on discovering that the first requirement is that you have to be dead,…
Discovering Roadside Cemeteries in Autumn
Discovering roadside cemeteries in autumn can be like finding hidden treasure! Fall is one of the best times to take your BillionGraves photo app on the road. The leaves are changing to breathtaking reds and golds, the weather is cooler, and there is less traffic…
Huge Cemetery Project in the New England States!
There was a huge cemetery project in the New England states this spring! Volunteers showed up with rakes in one hand and cell phones in the other. They cleaned and they took photos of the gravestones with the BillionGraves app on their smartphones to keep…
Breathtaking Italian Cemetery Statues
Breathtaking Italian cemetery statues are a tourist’s delight at Monumental Cemetery of Staglieno in Genoa, Italy! It is one of the largest cemeteries in Europe. This hillside resting place is home to hundreds of sculptures that literally turn it into an outdoor art museum. Many…
Ancestor Photos that Can Talk
Ancestor photos that can talk will make your family history come alive! BillionGraves’ partner company, MyHeritage, has introduced DeepStory — a new technology that takes family history storytelling to the next level. Simply upload photos of your ancestor, add a few of their experiences, select…
The Final Resting Places of 3 Famous Artists
The final resting places of 3 famous artists – Leonardo, Michelangelo, and Monet- are a legacy to those who put their hearts and souls onto canvas. It has been said that “art speaks where words fail to explain” and if that is so, then these…