Category: Life Stories
Author Kate Atkinson’s surprising family history discovery
Celebrated author Kate Atkinson, best known for her intricately plotted novels, recently uncovered...
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Genetic genealogy breakthroughs brings justice decades later
Genetic genealogy has emerged as a powerful tool in resolving criminal cases long thought to be...
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Ancestry test reveals 18 secret siblings in post-war adoption scandal
Family history research can yield astonishing revelations, as seen in Reissa Spier’s journey...
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The origins and importance of Remembrance Day
Remembrance Day (11th of November) marks the anniversary of the end of the First World War in 1918. At 11:00 am on that day, hostilities ceased following the signing of the Armistice between the Allies and Germany.
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Unidentified victim from 1980 finally identified through genetic genealogy
After 43 years of uncertainty, the identity of a 1980 homicide victim has been uncovered thanks to advances in genetic genealogy.
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Liv’s Secrets: A multi-generational tale of family, resistance, and Apartheid South Africa
Bestselling author and anti-apartheid activist Janet Levine brings South Africa’s history, people and culture to life through a multi-generational saga, Liv’s Secrets.
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Family Stories Intertwined with History: The Journey of Three Finnish Women
Independence tells the story of three generations of Finnish women across the backdrop of a turbulent Finland, particularly during the 1918 civil war and its aftermath.
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Genetic genealogy leads to arrest in 1993 cold case murder
In a major breakthrough, authorities have arrested a man in connection with the 1993 rape and murder of a 19-year-old woman in Indiana, following advances in genetic genealogy.
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Vicky McClure emotional WWII family discovery on Who Do You Think You Are?
In a recent Who Do You Think You Are? epsiode, Vicky McClure, renowned for her role in Line of Duty, took viewers on an emotional journey as she uncovered the harrowing experiences of her great-grandfather.
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Paddy McGuinness explores his roots on ‘Who Do You Think You Are?’
Paddy McGuinness, one of the most celebrated figures hailing from Bolton, is poised to uncover the intriguing depths of his lineage on the BBC’s critically acclaimed series, Who Do You Think You Are?
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Genealogy breakthrough solves 2008 cold case in Pima County
In an interesting development, the Pima County Medical Examiner’s Office has successfully resolved a 2008 cold case, identifying the remains of a man found in Vernon, Arizona.
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