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.
Why Is Family History Research Important to Me?
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 in action: History lessons at Prince Edward Primary
Ancestors unKnown is back at Prince Edward Primary School in Sheffield! We'll continue bringing engaging and meaningful history lessons to students.
Can a DNA test tell the family story? These are our highs and lows.
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 [...]
Finding Solace in the Past: Six Benefits of Family History – Especially When the World Is in Crisis
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 [...]
How to respond when a child asks about their history and identity
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 [...]
5 Benefits to Doing Family History Research Together
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 [...]
We are expanding in the Netherlands
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 [...]
Introducing: The Family History Toolkit
Is your family having quality conversations across generations? Sure, you’re talking – but are you really learning about each other by asking enough questions? Ancestors unKnown has created [...]
4 reasons ancestors should teach history
When we teach about the significance of their ancestors’ lives, students remember their own significance. And maybe they’ll aim to be the subject and hero of someone else’s history book in the future.