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The best Christmas gifts for family historians from DNA test kits to historic newspapers
The best family tree gifts for the family historian or genealogist in your life
Second World War Army records: Where to find them
If someone in your family history served in the Army during the Second World War, here's how to track down their records
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
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Who were the Huguenots?
Kathy Chater explains how to trace Huguenot ancestors - Protestant refugees fleeing religious persecution in France - in your family history
The best DNA test kits for 2025 tried and tested
DNA expert Debbie Kennett reviews the leading commercial DNA tests on the market
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
The best genealogy courses available now
Discover how to learn family history skills with our pick of the best online and correspondence genealogy courses
Plough Monday: What is it, and when is Plough Monday 2026?
Everything you need to know about the English rural tradition of Plough Monday
How do I find probate records online?
Paul Blake explains how to use online Probate Calendars to track down your family's wills and research your family history
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 websites for DNA family history research
Jonathan Scott wades through the jargon to bring together the best sites for understanding your family history using DNA testing
When were the Napoleonic Wars?
Did someone in your family fight for Britain in the Napoleonic Wars? Here's how to find family history records that far back
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
"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
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
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