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Explore the latest IHGS news, genealogy discoveries, DNA research, heraldry, historical investigations, course updates, and stories from the world of family history.
THE LATEST FROM IHGS
11 published stories
Explore August’s new genealogical datasets from Ancestry, FamilySearch, Findmypast and MyHeritage, including parish registers, census returns, military records, newspapers and more from around the world.
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Professor Turi King receives the Bickersteth Medal. Explore her DNA work on King Richard III’s remains and the Adolf Hitler escape conspiracy theory.
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IHGS News · July 2026 New Genealogical Datasets Released in July 2026 New releases span British Isles parish and electoral records, military and naval material, Australian records, European civil registration, immigration and…
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Discover how DNA evidence helped identify King Richard III and provided new evidence in the Adolf Hitler death investigation. IHGS honours Professor Turi King with the Bickersteth Medal.
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IHGS welcomes three new expert course tutors: Dr. Andrea Degl’Innocenti, Chris Huning, and John Norris. Their appointments bring expanded specialist support in DNA, genealogy, and heraldry for students studying with the Institute.
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Explore U.S. lineage societies, Mayflower descendants, and cultural genealogy groups—plus how to prove your ancestry and avoid common research mistakes.
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Explore the stories and statistics of Americans aboard the RMS Titanic—who they were, where they came from, and how survival varied across class and circumstance.
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Uncover the hidden history of the U.S. flag—did George Washington shape its design, what’s the truth behind Betsy Ross, and how did Freemasonry influence its iconic symbols?
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Uncover the origins of American coats of arms—learn where they come from, why identification is challenging, and how expert heraldic research can reveal your family’s story.
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Hit a dead end in your family tree? Discover how Y-DNA can trace your English, Scottish, or Irish roots—and how to turn results into real answers.
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Discover the surprising royal ancestry of U.S. Presidents—and what it reveals about your own British Isles roots.
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The stories explored by IHGS are uncovered through careful research, specialist records, historical context, and evidence-led methods. Learn how to apply those same skills to your own family history.
