Archived Blog Posts

Britons are still living in the same 'tribes' that they did in the 7th Century, Oxford University has found after an astonishing study into our genetic make-up.  Click here to read more in The Telegraph.

Incompatibilities in the DNA of Neanderthals and modern humans may have limited the impact of interbreeding between the two groups.  Click here to read more in BBC news.

Ancestry has been trying for weeks to fix a data loss in its RootsWeb/USGenWeb/WorldConnect web pages. The company has been able to repair many of the lost pages but not all.  Click here to read more in Eastman's Online Genealogy Newsletter.

Ten years ago, an Irish pub owner was clearing land for a driveway when his digging exposed an unusually large flat stone. The stone obscured a dark gap underneath. He grabbed a flashlight to peer in.

"I shot the torch in and saw the gentleman,...

Member Tests in Progress at FTDNA as of 03/15/2016

Due Date, Batch #, Kit #, Type of Test

04/06/2016, 654, 39556, Family Finder & Y-DNA 111

04/06/2016, 656, 86314, DF27 SNP Pack

04/06/2016, 663, 441794, Y-DNA 37

04/13/2016, 662, 471729, Y-DNA 37