What is Dolly Parton’s ancestry?
What is Dolly Parton's ancestry? We take a look at the county music legend's American, English, German and Welsh ancestry
BBC announces full programme of D-Day 80th anniversary coverage
The BBC has announced a full programme of live coverage of the D-Day 80th anniversary commemorations, featuring Helen Mirren and Anita Rani
The best genealogy courses available now
Discover how to learn family history skills with our pick of the best online and correspondence genealogy courses
The best special offers and discounts for family historians
Get family history special offers on Who Do You Think You Are? Magazine subscriptions, DNA tests and tickets to The Family History Show
How to find passenger lists for ships
Simon Wills explains where to find online passenger list collections for ancestors who travelled overseas
Salvation Army history: When and why was the Salvation Army founded, and what was early life like in the Army?
The Salvation Army's Ruth Macdonald reveals the history of the Salvation Army and its origins in the 19th-century East End
How to find adoption records in the UK
Whether you’re trying to access your own adoption records or tracing an adoption in your family history, Gill Rossini explains the next steps
The London Gazette: What is it, how can you get a copy and how is it used in family history?
First founded in 1665, The London Gazette is the UK's official public record. Discover how you can research history for free on The London Gazette's website
What were the Vauxhall Pleasure Gardens?
What were the Vauxhall Pleasure Gardens, and when did they open? Felicity Day explores a hidden world in 18th century London
Irish surnames: What are their origins, and what do they mean?
What are the origins of Irish surnames, and what do they mean? Discover how Irish surnames have changed over time and the origins of some common Irish surnames
Getting started
How to start a family tree
Who Do You Think You Are? family history expert Laura Berry shares her tips on how to start a family tree
How to find birth, marriage and death records
We explain how to easily find birth, marriage and death records in the UK for family history research
What UK census records are available?
UK census records are a crucial family history resource, but when was the census taken and where can you find census records including free census websites?
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Celebrity line-up announced for new series of DNA Journey
What is ITV's family history series DNA Journey, who has been on it, and where can you watch it?
Gypsy surnames: How to tell if you have Gypsy ancestry
What are the most common Gypsy surnames and first names, and how can you tell if you have Gypsy ancestry? Find out with our guide
Find old photos of your house online
Jonathan Scott shares some of the best websites for finding old photographs of your house or street including aerial photographs
The best free genealogy websites
These free genealogy websites will help you start your British family history research without costing a penny
How to find cemetery records online
Finding your ancestors' burial records is an important part of family history research - and many are available online
Post Office records: How to find Post Office employee records
Susannah Coster from The Postal Museum reveals how to use Post Office records in family history
The best DNA test kits for 2024 tried and tested
Debbie Kennett, author of DNA and Social Networking, explains why DNA testing is increasingly important in family history research.
When is Who Do You Think You Are? next on TV?
When is Who Do You Think You Are? next on TV, and who will appear on it? We answer your questions about the popular family history TV show
100 cool British last names: From Anguish to Wildblood
Look no further for 100 cool British last names and their sometimes surprising origins from Alefounder and Sexey to Twelvetrees and Wildblood