Tips & Tricks for Family Historians

Which DNA test should you choose for genealogy? Should you take more than one test? This handy guide will help you optimise your autosomal DNA testing strategy.

There are many types of DNA and their differences in inheritance patterns can be used in family history. Here is a brief guide to the different types of DNA.

DNA testing can be very exciting but there are some important points to consider before you begin on your genetic genealogy journey.

In 2026 Pharos Tutors, a leading provider of online courses in family history, local history and related topics and in the UK, is 21 years old!

A review of John Wintrip's latest book, The History of Parish Registers in England and Wales: From the Restoration to Civil Registration

An introduction to a new family tree analysis tool, GEDminer

My ongoing experience of writing my first book on genealogy methods and techniques, a book I have wanted to write since I began my family history research.

It has been 25 years since Mum died, and it seems a fitting tribute to tell something of her story.