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Accused witches were real people with real families. See how DNA traces their lines, from Salem’s gallows to a fire in Brussels, and whether you’re connected.

Real legends rest in your DNA. Explore how genetic testing reveals the truth behind vampires, fear, and the families who inspired the myths.

Real mummies walk among your DNA results. Explore how genetic testing uncovers links to ancient remains in our Genes and Screams series.

From Haplogroup L0 to the Malagasy Motif, uncover the African maternal lineages that shaped humanity—and still live on in your mtDNA.

How did researchers confirm Michael Jackson's paternal ancestry without his DNA? Sherman McRae explains the Big Y-700 test that revealed an unexpected French Huguenot connection.

For years, experts believed Ötzi the Iceman’s maternal lineage had vanished. New genetic research shows that ancient line may still survive today.

The Updated mtDNA Tree of Humankind has expanded again, adding more than 12,700 new maternal haplogroups. This update deepens global mtDNA coverage and enhances maternal lineage research for genealogists and scientists alike.

Your maternal line holds secrets from across centuries and continents. See how mtDNA connects modern testers to ancient individuals around the world.

Your Earliest Known Ancestor (EKA) details help make mtDNA Discover™ more powerful, improve match connections, and enhance genealogy research. Learn why updating your EKA at FamilyTreeDNA is essential and how to do it today!

FamilyTreeDNA’s mtDNA Tree of Humankind has expanded with 35,000 new branches, offering more detailed maternal ancestry insights than ever before. Learn how this update enhances your mtDNA results, genealogy research, and our understanding of human history.