Do you want to know who Mitochondrial Eve was, and what she really stands for? Here, learn about her and why the theory mt-Eve is important to us today.

Heard the story of Dr. Hicks? Learn who the “Hicks Babies” are, how they got their name, and how they are using DNA to discover their biological origins.

Wondering when and how we will get access to the 1950’s US Federal Census? Here, find out when and how the public will be able to view this census data.

Do you want to know what a starred match on Ancestry is? In this post, learn what they are and how to use the starred matches feature. It might be odd to see a star next to a match, especially if you don’t know how it got there or who put it there. Of course, …

What is a Great-Uncle or a Great-Aunt? In this post, learn who these relatives are to you, whether it’s better to say granduncle, and much more.

Can you upload Ancestry DNA to 23andMe? In this post, find out why you can’t transfer your raw Ancestry data to 23andMe, and what you should do instead.

What does Eastern European descent mean? Here, learn the definition, which countries are included, and whether Eastern European is an ethnicity.

Do you want to know what an eighth cousin is? Here, learn the definition of an eighth cousin, as well as lots of other interesting eighth cousin facts.

What is a collateral line in genealogy? It’s a line made of the descendants of your collateral ancestors. Learn all about these branches of our family tree

Are there famous Find a Grave memorials? Below, find out some of the most popular famous Find a Grave memorials in the United States.