October 25, 2022
Genes and Screams: Spooky Tales from the Hallotree | Chapter 3
Do you feel the power of the moonlight? Does it sound like fun to dance in the forest? You might be related to a witch.
October 19, 2022
Genes and Screams: Spooky Tales from the Hallotree | Chapter 2: Vampires
Garlic and holy water may have kept people safe when a vampire was near, but how do you keep safe when one appears in your family tree?
October 14, 2022
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.
October 10, 2022
Indigenous Peoples’ Day 2022: Origins and Celebrations
Celebrations for Indigenous Peoples' Day are relatively new, but the holiday's history dates back centuries.
October 7, 2022
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.
October 1, 2022
September 2022 in Review
We were able to add over 1,000 branches to the Y-DNA Haplotree in September across all haplogroups.
September 30, 2022
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.
September 19, 2022
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.