July 30, 2024
Haplogroup C, a Hidden Paternal American Lineage That Beat the Odds and Survived
Explore the intriguing survival of haplogroup C, one of the world’s oldest Y-chromosome lineages.
June 11, 2024
What’s New in Ancient DNA and Ancient Discover™ Connections
Read about the latest in ancient DNA research with new insights from Mayan, Neolithic, and Late Roman periods, integrated into FamilyTreeDNA Discover.
March 19, 2024
Old as Dirt: Four Dating Methods Used For Ancient DNA
Jim Brewster provides an overview of how dating methods work for ancient DNA samples, and what that information means for genetic genealogy.
September 26, 2023
Globetrekker, Part 3: We Are Making History
The third part of the Globetrekker series reveals parallels in ancient history and DNA migrations.
June 21, 2023
Unveiling the Genetic Secrets of the Caribbean: Exploring Ancient DNA and Migration History
Explore the Caribbean's genetic past with ancient DNA studies that unveil settlement patterns and ancestral contributions, shaping the region's rich heritage.
May 9, 2023
New Discoveries in Ancient DNA: Xiongnu, Iberia, and Deer Tooth?
Explore the latest research on ancient DNA from the Xiongnu Empire, Paleolithic Iberia, and a Central Asian deer tooth. Discover the diversity of these lineages and how they fit into your genealogical research through FamilyTreeDNA's Discover™ tool.
April 6, 2023
The New “Events” Mini Feature in Discover
Explore the newest mini feature in Discover. Events brings context to the ancient connections on your Y-DNA line.
March 9, 2023
FamilyTreeDNA Has Added 5,000 Ancient Connections to Our Database
With 5,000 ancient connections within our database, we are able to track ancient haplogroup migrations.
February 8, 2023
What Can You Learn About Your Own Life From African Ancient DNA?
Learn more about where we all originate from, Africa, in this piece from Miguel Vilar in honor of Black History Month.
January 20, 2023
How Do You Compare to New Ancient DNA From Scandinavia?
Are you connected to the samples from the new study out of Scandinavia? Take a look at each sample and discover for yourself.