As ancestry companies expand their databases and grow, testing one's DNA and unlocking the past has become relatively quick and easy to do. So, what's the process for sending in DNA for an ancestry ...

Whether you want to authenticate well-loved family stories or are unaware of your family history and need a place to start, personal DNA testing has never been easier. At-home DNA tests are a popular ...

Many of us want to know about our roots, but trying to track them down can be overwhelming. Luckily, tools for exploring your family history have just gotten kicked up a notch with the release of ...

St Patrick's Day is a time for parades, pints, and plenty of green-but it's also a moment many people reflect on their Irish heritage. For generations, stories about your Irish ancestors have likely ...

I never knew much about my father's side of the family. This became a bit of an issue when my son had to work on a family tree for a school project. I used Ancestry.com to research our family history ...

For my entire life, I've always known that a certain family member of mine (okay fine, my grandad) had a... shady past. And like all older folk from the east end of London, stories of him rubbing ...

Have you ever wondered about your family’s past? Where they all came from and what their lives were like? If you want to find out, we had help! Jennifer Utley is the Director of Research at Ancestry ...