Oral History in Education: Diversifying Voices from the Past

Incorporating oral history into education is a critical step to improve the ways in which we recover, preserve, and teach the widest range of histories.

Ancestors unKnown believes history education should be personal, relevant, and empowering for every child.

Reflections from an Ancestors unKnown research volunteer In 2024, Ancestors unKnown recruited research volunteers to help Ancestors unKnown, Nederland students in Amsterdam find new details about [...]

Ancestors unKnown is back at Prince Edward Primary School in Sheffield! We'll continue bringing engaging and meaningful history lessons to students.

DNA testing is an incredible tool that can take our family history research two or more steps further. This is especially true for anyone without access to oral histories, archived documents, or [...]

As the founder of Ancestors unKnown, I’m a fierce advocate for the benefits of family history research, celebrating our often-overlooked ancestors, taking ownership of our identities, and [...]

In 2021, Ancestors unKnown was officially established as a UK social enterprise with the goal to enhance UK history education. After developing rich programmes that continue to expand in The [...]

Do you know how to respond when a child asks you about their history and identity? Whether you’re a parent, grandparent, auntie, uncle, or any other supportive adult in a child’s [...]

Family history research can be a fun group activity that’s enjoyed by the entire family. Family history research is often practiced by individuals who work alone. They might speak to family [...]

Ancestors unKnown is going strong in the Netherlands, including new programmes in Amsterdam and expanding to new cities! A new school programme in partnership with ‘s-Hertogenbosch Heritage [...]