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From a hidden Harry Potter role to a Notting Hill cut scene, five things you didn't know about acclaimed actor Toby Jones
Five things you didn't know about Mr Bates vs The Post Office actor Toby Jones ahead of his appearance on Who Do You Think You Are?
Ruth Madeley discovers shocking secret about her grandmother on Who Do You Think You Are?
Actor Ruth Madeley discovered her grandmother was adopted and found out the truth about her family on Who Do You Think You Are?
Last woman executed in Britain posthumously pardoned
Ruth Ellis has received a posthumous conditional pardon for the murder of David Blakely following a campaign by her family
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The most popular baby names in England and Wales for 2025 revealed
Olivia and Muhammad remain favourites as The Office of National Statistics releases its annual list of the 100 most popular baby names
The best genealogy courses available now
Discover how to learn family history skills with our pick of the best online and correspondence genealogy courses
'Vanishingly rare' copy of US Declaration of Independence discovered in The National Archives by volunteer
As America celebrates its 250th anniversary, a volunteer has discovered a rare new copy of the Declaration of Independence
Everything you need to know about Doctor Who and Years and Years actor Ruth Madeley
Discover Ruth Madeley's acting career and activism ahead of her appearance on Who Do You Think You Are?
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
How did our ancestors celebrate royal coronations?
Catherine Curzon traces the history of British coronation traditions, from street parties to the first televised coronation
British Army records: Where to find them online
From the roots of the British Empire to the First and Second World Wars, discover what British Army records survive and how to find them with our guide for family historians
Paternity fraud: How common is it, what are the signs and how can you prove it?
What is paternity fraud, and how can you tell whether a child's legal father is actually their biological father?
The best special offers and discounts for family historians
Get discounts on MyHeritage DNA tests and more with the best special offers for family historians
RAF records: How do I find WW2 RAF service records?
Don't miss our guide to finding the service records of WW2 RAF personnel
The amazing story of an Arsenal goalkeeper who served his country in WW2
The true story of Arsenal goalkeeper George Swindin's experiences in the Second World War
The strangest marriage traditions in history
From 'blackening' the bride and groom to pelting with shoes, some of the strangest wedding traditions our ancestors would have known
Irish wills: Why are they important, and where can you find them?
Irish ancestry research experts Paul Blake and Maggie Loughran explain how to find Irish wills
Irish ancestry: How to trace Irish ancestry
Discover if you have Irish ancestry with the help of our list of the best Irish ancestry websites
From the Ancient Greeks to Dick Whittington and the Great Exhibition: the remarkable history of toilets
Discover the remarkable history of an essential daily convenience
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
'I'm buying my dad a DNA kit immediately – and here’s why…’
A young woman uncovers extraordinary family connections to the Titanic, Danish heritage and a wartime hero, proving that remarkable history can be found within your own family.
'Charlie Bit My Finger' and Liz Truss lettuce video among online videos preserved for the nation
The British Film Institute has announced a new collection of British online film
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I thought I knew my family history – then a DNA test proved me wrong
Three people put family stories to the test and discovered surprising truths about their heritage.
Fanny Cradock and Terence Rattigan revealed among London Library members in new online records
70,000 London Library membership records are now available in a new free database
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