Family history

One of the major reasons people take a DNA test is to find a ‘missing’ ancestor. It may be that they have no knowledge of their family due to adoption or were brought up by a single parent with no inf

The first series of WDYTYA? aired in 2004, and I started working on the programme two years later. My first episodes were broadcast in 2007 and featured rower Matthew Pinsent and actor John Hurt, and

Read on to learn Dr Sophie Kay’s views on how, by taking a more structured and thoughtful approach, you can unlock breakthroughs and save yourself hours of frustration. Plus learn about three genealog

Actor Andrew Garfield followed in the footsteps of his grandfather Samuel Garfinkel, born in Kielce, southern Poland, to uncover his Jewish heritage in the latest series of Who Do You Think You Are?.

To some of us, post-1945 seems like yesterday – but if you are a younger researcher, this era could encompass several generations of your ancestors. More recent research is an important part of everyo

In today’s world, finding information is generally quite easy due the vast amount of content available online. However, you may come across subjects or specific details that are challenging to researc