Was Your Ancestor Accused in the Witch Trials? DNA Reveals All
Moonlight, folklore, and forest dances once marked accused witches — but DNA reveals their real stories. See how witch trials left traces in your ancestry.
Unveiling the Power of Big Y-700: Unraveling the Journey and Advantages
Take a look at the origins of the Big Y-700 test and its emergence as the world's most comprehensive Y-DNA test.
Are Vampire Legends Rooted in DNA? Discover the Truth
Centuries-old vampire legends meet modern genetics. From eerie burials to Y-DNA and mtDNA, discover the chilling intersections of folklore and science.
Two New Archaeogenetics Papers Dig Deeper into British Prehistory
The Prehistoric Age in Britain is explored with two new papers published about ancient DNA in the British Isles.
Are You Related to Real Mummies? DNA Can Tell
Real mummies walk among your DNA results. Explore how genetic testing uncovers links to ancient remains in our Genes and Screams series.
Indigenous Peoples’ Day 2022: Origins and Celebrations
Celebrations for Indigenous Peoples' Day are relatively new, but the holiday's history dates back centuries.
Hispanic Genetics: What Are the Origins and Trends?
A look at the history and origins of Hispanic genetics and other resources for those with Hispanic ancestry who are looking to learn more.
September 2022 in Review
We were able to add over 1,000 branches to the Y-DNA Haplotree in September across all haplogroups.
Eurasia’s Southern Arc Has History Uncovered in New Study
New information regarding migration patterns and aDNA emerges from the Southern Arc, providing new information about Y-DNA haplogroups.
Scientific Details: A Deeper Dive Into Age Estimates
Researchers at FamilyTreeDNA go deeper into the methods they used to update their latest release of the TMRCA age estimates they use.