Senior lecturer at the University of Manchester, Jerome de Groot, explores the cultural perceptions of family history ahead of hosting the International Family History Workshop in Manchester (21-22 September). Family history is exploding all around the globe. It is an activity that is developing and expanding. Individuals and groups undertake genealogy across borders, as participants Read More
London-based graphic designer and illustrator, Pearl Ivy never expected her AncestryDNA results to be the catalyst that unlocked her design block. She told us more about her experience, and how she used her unique ethnic roots as inspiration for her new collection. Tell us a bit about yourself. My name is Pearl Ivy, I’m a Read More
How Kate’s curiosity about her heritage led to the discovery of long lost family in the USA. When Kate McNeill decided to take an AncestryDNA test, it wasn’t with the intention of finding a long lost family member or solving a family secret. She was simply a bit curious about what she could find out Read More
They say, ‘you are what you eat’. So, what would you dine on if your next meal was inspired by your AncestryDNA results? When you think about it, food is a key expression of who you are. The food you grew up eating, the food you like to cook at home, and even the flavours Read More
When you’re a kid you think your parents know everything, but how much do they really know about their own story? This is what we set out to discover with the help of the pupils and parents from east London’s Southwold Primary School. We asked the kids where they thought their parents were from and Read More
Our DNA network is now over four million people strong. That means four million people from around the world have sent us a tube of their saliva and in return, have learnt about the hidden truths within their DNA. But what are these ‘hidden truths’? What do you actually get when you take an AncestryDNA Read More
Cherry Healey isn’t afraid of a challenge. In her documentary work with the BBC, she’s explored everything from the psychology of sales tricks to how to make a cracking cup of tea. And she’s no stranger to getting introspective. Her book, ‘Letters to my Fanny’ is a candid anthology of confessions, exploring what it’s like Read More
We’re always being asked who we are. Labour or Conservative? Brexiter or Remainer? United or City? Our identities are the subject of constant questioning and investigation. One scan of social media reveals dozens of links inviting us to learn more about ourselves. “Which history-making Queen are you?” or “Jedi vs Sith: which is your personality Read More
Whether it’s finding relatives you never knew you had or making contact with the missing link in your family tree, AncestryDNA and family history can be the ultimate combo when it comes to reconnecting with long lost family – both past and present. But what comes first – growing your tree or taking the test? Read More
Your DNA is a small part of what makes you, you. It plays a role in the way you look and can help determine where in the world your ancestors may have lived. But as unique as your individual DNA is, it can help reveal more details about your ancestors when viewed with traditional family Read More