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Esther Rantzen on Who Do You Think You Are?: Everything you need to know
Intrigued by family mysteries and tales of black sheep, Esther Rantzen discovered a family history of prosperity and tragedy on Who Do You Think You Are?
The best genealogy courses available now
Discover how to learn family history skills with our pick of the best online and correspondence genealogy courses
These ten traditional surnames reveal a connection to Norfolk
From Curson to Warnes, discover the surnames in your family tree that could reveal a family connection to Norfolk
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How to view Ancestry records for free
We explain how you can use family history website Ancestry, and view some of their most popular records, for free
Nearly four million records of slaves in the British Empire go online
Ancestry has launched a new free collection of slave registers
These ten traditional surnames reveal a connection to Bedfordshire
Discover the historic surnames of Bedfordshire with our guide
New database of 13,000 British slave traders goes online
The Register of British Slave-traders is the result of a five-year project researching Britain's slave trade
Nazis may have burned Bayeux Tapestry with cigar ash, conservators say in new documentary
A new BBC documentary looks at the transfer of the Bayeux Tapestry to the British Museum for the new exhibition
Four million Berkshire family history records go online
Ancestry has added sets of Berkshire parish records dating from 1538 to 1998
The best special offers and discounts for family historians
Get discounts on MyHeritage DNA tests and more with our roundup of the best special offers for family historians
David Olusoga to investigate Britain’s slave traders in new documentary
Finding Britain's Slave Traders with David Olusoga will feature new research into individuals and institutions involved in the transatlantic slave trade
Different surnames, same person? Why our ancestors changed their names in records
Chloe O'Shea explains why your ancestors might not have the same surname spelling - and how to trace them
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 National Archives accused of ‘celebration of murdering Scotland’s national hero’ over William Wallace letter announcement
A 1300 letter found on William Wallace will be returned to London for display
Ancestry offers free access to 326 million wartime family history records
Don't miss free access to Second World War records on Ancestry this week
These classic 90s names are at risk of going extinct, baby expert warns
Baby brand Nuby has revealed the steep decline of classic 1990s names such as Courtney, Shannon and Danielle
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
Ancestry reveals Pressure actors’ families’ wartime experiences
Researchers from Ancestry have revealed the family history of Andrew Scott and Damian Lewis ahead of their new D-Day film Pressure
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
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
Historian hopes for nuance in new Peasants' Revolt film The Uprising
We spoke to a historian about what we can expect from new Peasants' Revolt film The Uprising
"I'm proud the family name lives on": 175-year-old brand offers a year's free supply of dog food
Baker's dog food is running a competition to win a year's worth of food to celebrate its 175th anniversary
What your ancestors' names tell you about them
Who Do You Think You Are? Magazine editor Sarah Williams explains the stories behind your ancestors' names
What is Y-DNA?
What is Y-DNA, what does it tell you, and which Y-DNA test is best? Debbie Kennett explains how you can use Y-DNA testing to trace the family history of your male line