Ancient DNA

Join us as we trade in the cherry tree legend for the fascinating task of building George Washington's family tree through advanced genetic analysis.

Learn more about the recent study identifying George Washington’s family line through new genetic testing methods.

Jim Brewster provides an overview of how dating methods work for ancient DNA samples, and what that information means for genetic genealogy.

Explore the Caribbean's genetic past with ancient DNA studies that unveil settlement patterns and ancestral contributions, shaping the region's rich heritage.

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.

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.

Learn how DNA testing and Group Projects have transformed Irish genealogy research with Margaret O’Shea-Jordan.

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.

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?

The Prehistoric Age in Britain is explored with two new papers published about ancient DNA in the British Isles.