The experts' views
The stories
Royal connections, transatlantic travels, African ancestry, searching for a lost Serbia: very personal stories in 'Family Ties'. Discover more about the programmes.
How typical are you?
Family migration - is it a modern day phenomenon or something positively medieval? Follow the trends of family life through the centuries in demographics.
Revealing your roots
Want to be a genealogist or a family historian? Do you know the difference? Why did it matter who in your Victorian family filled out your census form? Unravel the past in genealogy and family history.
Ask the family
Getting to know your family is essential if you want to know about your ancestors. Find out where to go and where to look if you want to begin tracing your family history.
Content last updated: 16/11/2005
