A virtual genealogy workshop is being held to help people uncover their family histories and potentially aid in the ongoing ...

France’s trove of DNA profiles has helped solve high-profile crimes and was used to find some of the Louvre suspects, and it ...

Life is far too long to be taken seriously. But our relationships, like the most beautiful gardens, require a touch of both nature and deliberate cultivation. Perhaps the key is not to escape our ...

Anthropologist Christopher Bae has recently suggested we add two new species of ancient human to our family tree. The plans break the conventions for how species should be named – but Bae argues the r ...

The Tlanchana figures in Hernandez’s Trees of Life, though, no longer resemble snakes. Given that the reptile is regarded as ...

Users can also trace their family history with Ancestry Library Edition ... “Whether you’re researching your family tree or exploring historical events, these tools provide a wealth of information ...

New findings reveal the geological age, context, and anatomy of hominin fossils discovered at the Ledi-Geraru Research Project in Ethiopia. Although scientists have uncovered much of the story of ...

LAist heard from Angelenos about their loved ones who have passed. Here’s what they shared of their favorite memories.

In a new weekly series exploring the Tyne Valley Line, University of Sunderland student Eleanor Tait uncovers the best attractions, rich history ...

Many plants and flowers have symbolic meanings, and their presence on a grave may reflect something unique about the deceased ...

The line of succession in the British Royal Family is rooted deep in history, dating back centuries. Since Queen Elizabeth II ...

The difference between history and family history is often a matter of scale. Granddad’s epic journey across the continent is ...