Family Ties
Six brave individuals embark upon an often emotional journey into their family's past. Follow the stories of ordinary people exploring an often extraordinary past, as they unravel long held family myths and mysteries.
Find out more about the series.
Just another family?
Is your family history full of freak demographics - or commonplace? How typical is your family?
Revealing your roots
History is looking back, and this time...it's personal. Get closer to your genealogy and family history.
Ask the family
Find out how to bring your ancestors back to life by tracing your family history.
Follow your interest
Bitten by the family history bug? We can make it better,with our selection of courses on history, take a look at our section taking it further.
Order your free prospectus
Find out more about OU courses on offer and ways to study - order your guide to courses.
A new look at the High Street
We've expanded and revised our guide to the everyday clues to the past. Explore the new High Street History.
Try for yourself
Interested in producing the story of your family? Try our writing family history sample.