July 24, 2024
Resilient Trailblazers: Honoring the Courage and Perseverance of LDS Pioneers
Jim Brewster and Courtney Eberhard take a look at LDS Pioneers and share Y-DNA connections from early LDS church leaders.
October 12, 2023
Understanding Surname Spelling Variations on Your Family Line
Explore our analysis on surname spelling variations, revealing the historical factors that triggered these changes, providing valuable insights to use in your genealogy research.
October 3, 2023
Connecting Past and Present: Tracing Formerly Enslaved Ancestors Through DNA Testing
Explore the intricate world of genealogy with expert Samantha Jones. Uncover DNA testing insights and trace your roots back to enslaved ancestors.
August 24, 2023
What’s in a Name? Six Types of Surnames You Might Find in Your Family Tree
What do you know about where your surname comes from? Understanding surname origins can help you research the origins of your family line.
August 7, 2023
Pioneering Genetic Genealogy in South-Asian Family History
We take a dive into South-Asian genealogy with Awais Hussain, and how he has used traditional and genetic research methods to connect families and trace roots from the northern Punjab and Jammu-Kashmir region.
June 7, 2023
What One Tester Learned About Daniel Boone Through DNA Testing
Uncover Boone Day, honoring Daniel Boone's journey, the Portwood connection, and DNA revelations, tracing Katy’s 6th great-grandfather's role at Fort Boonesborough.
May 12, 2023
Visiting My Mother at FamilyTreeDNA: A Story of Love and Genealogy
Discover how storing DNA samples at FamilyTreeDNA allowed me to reconnect with my mother and uncover new insights into my family's history.
May 5, 2023
Tracing Our Ancestry: Celebrating African World Heritage Day
Discover the significance of African World Heritage Day, explore genealogy, DNA testing, and African DNA data analysis to connect African Americans with their cultural heritage.
May 1, 2023
Group Projects for Irish Ancestry: How DNA Testing and Collaboration Have Benefited Family History Research
Learn how DNA testing and Group Projects have transformed Irish genealogy research with Margaret O’Shea-Jordan.
November 4, 2022
13 Steps To Help Find Your Native American Ancestors
Learn how testing your DNA can help you determine who in your family has Native American ancestry.