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Irish petty sessions records: How to use them in family history
Discover how to use the records of Ireland's petty sessions in your family history research
What is the line of succession?
Who is next in line to the throne? Find out with our guide to Britain's royal line of succession
The best genealogy courses available now
Discover how to learn family history skills with our pick of the best online and correspondence genealogy courses
"There was a cloud around my dad": Radio series reveals man's fight to recover family art stolen by the Nazis
New Radio 4 series The House at Number 48 reveals Antony Easton's efforts to trace his family's stolen art collection
A rags-to-riches rise, a knighthood and a missing daughter: My ancestor’s astonishing life
In his family history research, Graham Ashdown unearthed a connection to Curtis Ashdown, a shipping magnate who was knighted by George V
What is the best UK family history software?
We consider the advantages of using family history software to start your family tree, and the pros and cons of RootsMagic, Family Tree Maker, Family Historian, Heredis, Legacy 10 and MacFamily Tree 10
Irish Chancery bill books: How to use them in family history
Discover how you can use the surviving records of Ireland's Court of Chancery in family history
What is a lunatic asylum?
We look at the history of lunatic asylums, and how to trace records of your ancestors who were held in them
Who Do You Think You Are? Magazine index
An index of past family history articles featured in back issues of Who Do You Think You Are? Magazine
How long were the British in India?
If your family were among the thousands of Britons who lived in India during the colonial period, these websites will help you find out more about their lives
The birth of Britain's railways 200 years on
To mark the 200th anniversary of Britain's railways, we look at the experiences of our ancestors who worked and travelled on the railway
What is Heritage Open Days?
Find out how you can get exclusive access to hundreds of historic buildings for free in Heritage Open Days
The real Downton Abbey: The stories of the servants who kept Britain's country houses running
As Downton Abbey: The Grand Finale comes out in cinemas, discover the true stories of Britain's country house servants
King & Conqueror: The true story of William the Conqueror's family
Discover the true story behind the BBC's drama King & Conqueror, and William the Conqueror's family tree
How to research Italian ancestry
Do you have Italian ancestry? Discover how you can trace Italian ancestors in their home country with online family history records
Don't make this mistake when researching your family tree
How to avoid 'tree theft' while researching your family history
Get the most from your Findmypast subscription
Findmypast's Research Specialist, Jen Baldwin, shares her tips on getting the most from the millions of records only available from this leading resource for British and Irish family history
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
Most common Gypsy first names, from Athalia to Valentine
If you have these first names in your family tree, you might have Gypsy ancestry
The best DNA test kits to uncover your family history
Debbie Kennett, author of DNA and Social Networking, explains why DNA testing is increasingly important in family history research.
Get more from your DNA test with MyHeritage DNA
Debbie Kennett takes a look at how you can get the most out of your DNA test results using MyHeritage DNA
The amazing story of the 'unkillable soldier' who fought in three wars across 48 years and lost a hand and an eye
Julian Humphrys tells the extraordinary story of Adrian Carton de Wiart VC, the man they called the ‘Unkillable Soldier’
I was given five different answers for who my mother's parents were - could DNA testing uncover the truth?
Peter Vonlanthen didn't know the truth behind his Anglo-Indian mother's parentage - until a DNA test finally gave him the answer
What are the best Canadian genealogy sites?
Discover the best websites for researching Canadian genealogy