Do you know the longest family tree can be traced back over 2,500 years? Or that the first genealogists in Ireland were poets and seanchaí/storytellers?

Download our latest History-at-Home pack to find out this and more.

What's inside?

• Discover the  fascinating world of genealogy, its history and how it's used today, from genetics to crime-solving
• Meet the Butler Yeats family, with fun word search and quizzes that uncover how genealogy and family history research have traced the famous family's heritage
• Become your own family history detective with our step-by step activity sheet to help you trace your family tree by interviewing your relatives to search for clues

With 11 pages of engaging activities for children 8+, download it now! Simply fill in the form opposite and we'll email you the pack to download in an instant so you can print off at home.