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25.01.2022 We want a photo and the story it holds of your Gramps, Granny, Nonna or Abuelo! No matter what you call them, next month we’re celebrating YOUR grandparents. Show us your favourite photo of any of your grandparents (or great grandparents) and tell us a great story behind it. Share with us what made them unique, wild tales you’ve learnt through your research or beautiful moments that touched you. All stories welcome! Drop your photos and words in the comments below or via direct message for your chance to be featured in our celebration of the ancestors who made us who we are.
24.01.2022 It’s New York Fashion Week! Let’s travel back in time to celebrate the fashions of the yesteryear. Pillbox hats, zoot suits and, bell-bottoms oh my! Tell us who was the most fashionable person in your family and what amazing old styles did they wear? If you'd like to discover more amazing photographs like these, check out the 'Fashion' collection on our photo archive here: https://bit.ly/3mdN6O4
24.01.2022 13 September 2020 marks 75 years since the Japanese surrender of WWII in New Guinea. For this milestone, we continue to recognise the struggle, perseverance, and triumph of our Australian soldiers. Pictured here is Lieutenant General Hatazo Adachi, Commander of the Japanese 18th Army, surrendering his sword to the General Officer Commanding, 6th Division, Major General H. C. H. Robertson, at Wom Airstrip, New Guinea.
24.01.2022 Tuesday 15th September is Battle of Britain Day, the 80th anniversary. NZ’s leading air force historian, Dr Adam Claasen of Massey University, has teamed up with Ancestry for an exciting livestream happening on this WWII anniversary. Dr Claasen will showcase some of the brave New Zealanders and Australians who played a critical role in the RAF during the Battle of Britain. Many of the heroes that will be highlighted in this talk are recorded in the military collections on Ancestry. Dr Claasen is the author of Fearless: the extraordinary untold story of New Zealand’s Great War airmen, an exploration of the role played by our air and ground crew in the world’s first air war.
23.01.2022 Tuesday 15th September is Battle of Britain Day, the 80th anniversary. New Zealand’s leading air force historian, Dr Adam Claasen of Massey University, has teamed up with Ancestry for an exciting livestream happening on this WWII anniversary at 12pm AEST (2pm NZT). Leave your questions below and tap the 'star' button on our scheduled post here to get a reminder: https://bit.ly/2XS3BoP Dr Claasen will showcase some of the brave New Zealanders and Australians who played a critical role in the RAF during the Battle of Britain. Many of the heroes that will be highlighted in this talk are recorded in the military collections on Ancestry. Dr Claasen is the author of Fearless: the extraordinary untold story of New Zealand’s Great War airmen, an exploration of the role played by our air and ground crew in the world’s first air war.
23.01.2022 What is your most exciting discovery from your AncestryDNA results?
23.01.2022 With Remembrance Day having just taken place, Ancestry ProGenealogist Simon Pearce took a look back at fascinating WWII newsreels from around the world, today focusing on Australia. Head to our Instagram channel to see the historic moments and experience the emotions alongside him: https://bit.ly/3nnxmYT
21.01.2022 What has been your favourite military discovery in your family history? In honour of Remembrance Day tomorrow, we’re pleased to share that we have a new collection of RAAF Personnel Files for you to discover, and an addition of approx. 195,000 images to the existing Australian WWII Service Records Collection.
21.01.2022 GLOBAL SHOUT OUT - ft. ANCESTRY UNITED KINGDOM. Once a month, we'll be highlighting our favourite content from Ancestry hubs around the world, so you can extend your family history research across the seas. This week, let's travel to the UK, where our very own Ancestry ProGenealogist Simon Pearce takes us through navigating handwritten records. Journals, diaries and letters offer a unique insight into the experiences and the lives of their authors. Have you discovered any handwritten documents in your own family history research? Let us know in the comments below!
20.01.2022 Surnames we've all got ‘em! The story behind your family name can be one of the most rewarding pieces in your family history puzzle. Did you know that Ancestry offer a free tool to research your Surname? Just enter your name, and discover! https://bit.ly/2G7bY9J
18.01.2022 Do you wish to find out more about digging in to your AncestryDNA ethnicity breakdown? Join Genealogists Michelle Patient and Fiona Brooker for a Family History Friday session on how to navigate your results. Let us know what you learnt below!
17.01.2022 Where did your family live, and how did they survive? Our census records are critical in painting the picture of your ancestors day-to-day lives. Join Genealogists Michelle Patient and Fiona Brooker for a session on how to navigate census records. Let us know what you thought below!
15.01.2022 Michelle and Fiona are back this week to delve deeper into working with your AncestryDNA results plus, we’ll be giving away an AncestryDNA kit during the session! Tune in this Friday at 12pm AEDT (2pm NZDT) to find out how you can win, and don’t forget to click ‘Get Reminder’ to not miss out.
15.01.2022 Ancestry is proud to bring you the new season of Every Family Has a Secret, on SBS and SBS On Demand. Premiering this Tuesday, 7.30pm - watch every day Australians unveil and research their family secrets, and how their discoveries have life changing effects on their sense of identity and family history. https://bit.ly/33PWIXc.
15.01.2022 It’s officially our lowest price ever! Don’t miss out on our cyber sale - AncestryDNA kits are only $85*! That’s a saving of $44. Hurry, ends Monday: https://bit.ly/2UY5RZq
11.01.2022 So, you want to write or publish your family’s story? Cassie Mercer is not only the brains behind portraitdetective.com.au, but ALSO the former Editor of Inside History magazine. Join Cassie for this very in-demand session to learn how to turn your family history into a story that everyone will want to read. Follow the link and click ‘Get Reminder’ to not miss out: https://bit.ly/2XS3BoP Check out the sneak peak below!
11.01.2022 We absolutely love hearing the incredible success stories from your AncestryDNA experiences, including Liz’s inspiring family reunion below. Did you know that our kits are currently on sale for $85* until Monday? Give the gift of family connection here: https://bit.ly/2UY5RZq
11.01.2022 Christmas is just around the corner, and over the coming weeks we’ll be exploring moments from the festive season and the stories that make them special. So if you have old family photos of your ancestors from the holidays, we’d love to hear your tale! Share your photo and story in the comments below or via direct message for your chance to be featured in our upcoming #BehindThePhoto series.
08.01.2022 They shall grow not old, as we that are left grow old; Age shall not weary them, nor the years condemn. At the going down of the sun and in the morning We will remember them. For the Fallen, Laurence Binyon
07.01.2022 Give the gift of family this Christmas with AncestryDNA. Buy your kit today by clicking the Shop tag, or by visiting: https://bit.ly/2HRJkef
05.01.2022 This week on Every Family Has a Secret, watch an incredible story about discovery and determination - and how curiosity from your children can lead you on the biggest adventure of your life. Every Family Has a Secret is proudly brought to you by Ancestry. Watch this episode, Tuesday 7.30pm on SBS or on SBS on Demand. https://bit.ly/337nE5v.
04.01.2022 Armistice Day, 11 November, is known Down Under as Remembrance Day. This week, Genealogists Fiona Brooker and Michelle Patient explore the ways they like to remember not only their military stories but also other family's stories, and how they incorporate memorabilia they come across in their research so they too are not forgotten.
02.01.2022 Don’t miss our last Family History Fridays session for 2020! Join us Friday 4th December at 12pm AEDT to have your burning questions answered by Genealogists Michelle and Fiona, in a live Q&A session. To get in early, leave your questions below, and don’t forget to follow the link and click ‘Get Reminder’ to not miss out: https://bit.ly/2XS3BoP Michelle and Fiona specialise in many areas beyond locations, DNA, the research process, surnames, archiving, preserving, oral history, military service, photographs, research tools and techniques.
01.01.2022 This week on Every Family Has a Secret, watch as Ellis leans on AncestryDNA to make sense of her birth and identity as a result of uncovering a family secret. Every Family Has a Secret is proudly brought to you by Ancestry. Watch this episode, Tuesday 7.30pm on SBS or on SBS on Demand. https://bit.ly/33PWIXc.
