The Candy Bomber
The Candy Bomber was a nickname given to World War II pilot, Colonel Gail S. Halvorsen (1920 – 2021). He became well-known for dropping candy tied to miniature parachutes from his plane to German children in Berlin from 1948 to 1949. Halvorsen was also known…
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,…
35 Victorian Era Cemetery Superstitions
Victorian era cemetery superstitions and traditions help us to better understand the world our ancestors lived in. In our day, we may throw a fancy wedding but during the Victorian era, elaborate funeral customs were all the rage! Many of the cemetery superstitions and traditions…
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…
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…
