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DNA from ancient skeletons has revealed how a complex patchwork of prehistoric migrations fashioned the modern European gene pool.  Click here to read the entire article in the science and environment section of BBC News and thanks to our British...

The origin of the Ashkenazi Jews, who come most recently from Europe, has largely been shrouded in mystery. But a new study suggests that at least their maternal lineage may derive largely from Europe.

Though the finding may seem intuitive, it...

Here is a link to an interesting map indicating the varying degrees of 'blondness' in Europe.

With over 100 million memorials and 75 million photos, Find A Grave has amassed an unparalleled collection of burial information. Over the past 18 years, it has grown to become an invaluable resource for genealogists, history buffs and cemetery...

One of our members sent me a link to this website that is a list of every man named Phillips in the American Revolution.  Thanks for the tip, Lee!