The foundation of who we are

Discovering the unknown ancestry of well-known Australian personalities, and in turn the multicultural identity that continues to define Australia.

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Malcolm Turnbull, Celia Pacquola, Uncle Jack Charles and others discover their family history

The new Australian season of ‘Who Do You Think You Are?’ premieres Tuesday 8 June at 7.30pm on SBS.
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9 things to consider before exploring your ancestry

Genealogy hacks can help you break through brick walls and uncover your family history.
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5 things to consider before ordering an online DNA test

Genetics can tell us many things, some of which we may not be prepared for.
27 Mar 2018

The most surprising celebrity discoveries made on Who Do You Think You Are?

There's been quite a few celebrity skeletons in the closet that have been unearthed thanks to 'Who Do You Think You Are' over the past seven seasons. See some of...
27 Mar 2018

The darkest, dirtiest celeb family secrets unearthed by Who Do You Think You Are?

Retracing the celebrities who uncovered some serious skeletons in their family's closets.
22 May 2019 - 8:13am

Marta Dusseldorp on the ebbs and flows of her family history

From Swiss rivers to Glasgow doctors, a steady stream of good will flow from A Place To Call Home star Marta Dusseldorp’s foremothers.
6 Apr 2021 - 9:41am

Scott Cam knocks the block off the holes in his family history

From Mafia links and a disastrous voyage to prize-winning horses, Scott Cam had no idea of his family’s incredible history.

Examine your own history

Have you ever wondered where your ancestors are from? 
(Supported by Ancestry.com.au)

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A DNA test revealed that I’m part of an even bigger family

A simple DNA test helped to connect Michael Evans to the truth about his genetic past and thousands of relatives living across the globe that he never knew he had.
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How uncovering my family’s history changed my future

“From a personal experience, it’s helped to complete my life. I know where I’ve come from.”
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