Category: Other News
Revealing regional variations in British grandparents names
Recent research has revealed what modern Brits call their grandparents reflecting huge regional and demographic variances across the country.
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The Stone of Destiny: from Scotland to Westminster Abbey and back again
After more than a quarter-century, the Stone of Destiny has departed Edinburgh Castle en route to London for the coronation of King Charles III.
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3.4 million enhanced census images available on TheGenealogist
TheGenealogist, a website dedicated to researching family history, has launched brand new enhanced census images that allow researchers to see the census in greater detail than ever before.
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Richard Nixon Presidential Library and Museum appoints new director
Recently Tamara K. Martin was appointed as the new Director of the Richard Nixon Presidential Library and Museum.
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Buckingham Palace shares the invitation for the upcoming Coronation
The invitation for the upcoming Coronation has been designed by the talented heraldic artist and manuscript illuminator, Andrew Jamieson.
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Most popular baby names in Northern Ireland
The popularity of baby names in Northern Ireland has evolved over the years, with cultural influences and historical events playing a role.
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Link found between breast cancer gene & Orkney heritage
A recent study has identified a gene variant that increases the risk of breast and ovarian cancer in people with Orkney heritage.
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DNA Journey returns!
DNA Journey returns on Tuesday 7th March following four different celebrity duos who set off on a quest to discover where they come from.
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Family history can foster healthy sense of identity in American teens
Psychologists suggest that good family history knowledge helps teenagers to develop a healthy sense of identity.
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The history of Shrove Tuesday
FHZ is celebrating Shrove Tuesday with a look into the history to understand the religious background and significance of eating pancakes.
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Cycle ride brings history alive for families
This summer, more than 200 charity fundraisers will go back in time on a cycle ride trip with historical pit stops along the way.
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Unpublished pictures of Princess Diana up for auction
An album of previously unpublished photographs of Princess Diana launching the HMS Cornwall is set to be auctioned off later this year.
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