Why it’s important to preserve your family tree
Researching the family tree is one of those things we always have on our 'list of things to do' but we never seem to get round to sorting. Life just seems to get in the way and another year passes…
Humans carry Neanderthal DNA
For those of us living outside of Africa, Neanderthals could be in our family history. Granted we are talking about thousands of years ago, but a recent discovery proves that we have Neanderthal elements in our DNA. For years scientists have known that Neanderthals and modern humans co-existed as two different species of human - and have since been searching for evidence that the two mated. This new study suggests that interbreeding did in fact take place thousands of years ago...
Is Kate Middleton related to Jane Austen?
What an interesting discovery. It appears that our very own Duchess of Cambridge is related to iconic British author, Jane Austen. According to Ancestry.com the two ladies are distant cousins through Henry Percy – the second earl of Northumberland, born…
How a family tree can save your life
Interesting news recently about how a family tree can save your life. According to new research, looking at your family health history is your best bet at predicting what illnesses you and your children may face. The recent study, carried…