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"Unraveling the Threads of Ancestry: From Royal Weddings to Shared DNA" Step back in time to witness the grandeur of the Royal Wedding in 1947

Background imageAncestry Collection: Members of the Fry family, British chocolate manufacturers (litho)

Members of the Fry family, British chocolate manufacturers (litho)
7157216 Members of the Fry family, British chocolate manufacturers (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Members of the Fry family)

Background imageAncestry Collection: Banda-Niera (litho)

Banda-Niera (litho)
7171144 Banda-Niera (litho) by American School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Banda-Niera. Illustration for The World and its People, a Comprehensive Tour of All Lands)

Background imageAncestry Collection: Evolution of man from apes (engraving)

Evolution of man from apes (engraving)
7173242 Evolution of man from apes (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Evolution of man from apes)

Background imageAncestry Collection: Frederick the Great, King of Prussia, at the tomb of Frederick William

Frederick the Great, King of Prussia, at the tomb of Frederick William, Elector of Brandenburg (engraving)
7148113 Frederick the Great, King of Prussia, at the tomb of Frederick William, Elector of Brandenburg (engraving) by Menzel

Background imageAncestry Collection: Family Portraits (litho)

Family Portraits (litho)
7167364 Family Portraits (litho) by May, Phil (1864-1903); Private Collection; (add.info.: Family Portraits. Illustration for The Album, A Journal of Photographs of Men, Women, and Events of the Day)

Background imageAncestry Collection: Endless questions (colour litho)

Endless questions (colour litho)
7172622 Endless questions (colour litho) by Rohling, Carl (1849-1922); Private Collection; (add.info.: Endless questions. Illustration from Fragemaulchen, ein Bilderbuch)

Background imageAncestry Collection: Zechariah warning the Jews against repeating the sins of their fathers (engraving)

Zechariah warning the Jews against repeating the sins of their fathers (engraving)
7172412 Zechariah warning the Jews against repeating the sins of their fathers (engraving) by European School, (17th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageAncestry Collection: The Caesars deified (engraving)

The Caesars deified (engraving)
7185090 The Caesars deified (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Caesars deified, cameo from the reign of the Roman Emperor Tiberius, 1st century)

Background imageAncestry Collection: Tree of Jesse, gold monstrance made in Augsburg, Germany, in 1610 (engraving)

Tree of Jesse, gold monstrance made in Augsburg, Germany, in 1610 (engraving)
7185081 Tree of Jesse, gold monstrance made in Augsburg, Germany, in 1610 (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Tree of Jesse)

Background imageAncestry Collection: The Genealogy of Christ (colour litho)

The Genealogy of Christ (colour litho)
7155013 The Genealogy of Christ (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Genealogy of Christ)

Background imageAncestry Collection: The Upper Portion of the Genealogy of Maximilian; with the Right Edge of the Scroll for

The Upper Portion of the Genealogy of Maximilian; with the Right Edge of the Scroll for the Explanatory Text, from the Arch of Honor, proof, dated 1515, printed 1517-18, 1515

Background imageAncestry Collection: The Middle Portion of the Genealogy of Maximilian, from the Arch of Honor, proof

The Middle Portion of the Genealogy of Maximilian, from the Arch of Honor, proof, dated 1515, printed 1517-18, 1515

Background imageAncestry Collection: The Lower Portion of the Genealogy of Maximilian; with the Left Edge of the Scroll for

The Lower Portion of the Genealogy of Maximilian; with the Left Edge of the Scroll for the Explanatory Text, from the Arch of Honor, proof, dated 1515, printed 1517-18, 1515

Background imageAncestry Collection: Family tree of empress Maria Theresa of Habsburg (1717-1780

Family tree of empress Maria Theresa of Habsburg (1717-1780
LRI557909 Family tree of empress Maria Theresa of Habsburg (1717-1780) with husband Francis I with childs : Maria Elizabeth, Joseph II, Maria Amalia, Leopold II

Background imageAncestry Collection: An illustrated page from the manuscript Zubdei Tarih (Cream of Genealogies), c

An illustrated page from the manuscript Zubdei Tarih (Cream of Genealogies), c
1196626 An illustrated page from the manuscript Zubdei Tarih (Cream of Genealogies), c.1550-1600 (w/cs and gold paint on paper) by Ottoman School

Background imageAncestry Collection: A Mayan shell pectoral with the profile torso of a dignitary, c. 450-650 (shell)

A Mayan shell pectoral with the profile torso of a dignitary, c. 450-650 (shell)
1767157 A Mayan shell pectoral with the profile torso of a dignitary, c.450-650 (shell) by Mayan; 10.2 wide cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageAncestry Collection: An Aztec stone figure of a Macuilxochitl, c. 1200-1521 (stone)

An Aztec stone figure of a Macuilxochitl, c. 1200-1521 (stone)
1767152 An Aztec stone figure of a Macuilxochitl, c.1200-1521 (stone) by Aztec; 58 high cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: An Aztec stone figure of a Macuilxochitl, Ca. A.D. 1200-1521. 58cm high)

Background imageAncestry Collection: A rare German jewelled parochet (Torah ark curtain), 1764 (red velvet embroidered in silver)

A rare German jewelled parochet (Torah ark curtain), 1764 (red velvet embroidered in silver and gilt)
1766607 A rare German jewelled parochet (Torah ark curtain), 1764 (red velvet embroidered in silver and gilt) by German School

Background imageAncestry Collection: An antique Kirman Masha ir carpet, depicting the massed ranks of Persian kings

An antique Kirman Masha ir carpet, depicting the massed ranks of Persian kings
1196978 An antique Kirman Masha ir carpet, depicting the massed ranks of Persian kings from Gayumars to Sassanians, (textile)

Background imageAncestry Collection: Ruth with Corn, 1881-83 (stained glass)

Ruth with Corn, 1881-83 (stained glass)
3475452 Ruth with Corn, 1881-83 (stained glass) by Holiday, Henry (1839-1927); The Church of St Editha, Tamworth, Staffordshire, UK; (add.info.: James Powell & Sons); eAlastair Carew-Cox; English

Background imageAncestry Collection: East Window with Jesse Tree, c. 1845 (stained glass)

East Window with Jesse Tree, c. 1845 (stained glass)
3475314 East Window with Jesse Tree, c.1845 (stained glass) by Pugin, Augustus Welby Northmore (1812-52); St Giles Catholic Church, Cheadle, Staffordshire

Background imageAncestry Collection: Leaves from a Beatus Manuscript: Bifolium with part of the Genealogy of Christ

Leaves from a Beatus Manuscript: Bifolium with part of the Genealogy of Christ
5321248 Leaves from a Beatus Manuscript: Bifolium with part of the Genealogy of Christ and the Adoration of the Magi, c.1180 (tempera, ink & gold on parchment) by Spanish School

Background imageAncestry Collection: Nemanjic Family Tree, 1335-48 (fresco)

Nemanjic Family Tree, 1335-48 (fresco)
JB135571 Nemanjic Family Tree, 1335-48 (fresco) by Serbian School (14th century); Decani Monastery, Kosovo, Serbia; (add.info)

Background imageAncestry Collection: The Genealogy of Rene II (1451-1508) Duke of Lorraine (vellum)

The Genealogy of Rene II (1451-1508) Duke of Lorraine (vellum)
BLT247698 The Genealogy of Rene II (1451-1508) Duke of Lorraine (vellum) by German School, (15th century); Bibliotheque de l Institut de France, Paris

Background imageAncestry Collection: The Genealogy of Heinrich der Vogler (876-936) from Liber Chronicarum

The Genealogy of Heinrich der Vogler (876-936) from Liber Chronicarum
BMR247695 The Genealogy of Heinrich der Vogler (876-936) from Liber Chronicarum by Hartmann Schedel (1440-1514) 1493 (colour woodcut) by German School, (15th century); Bibliotheque Mazarine, Paris

Background imageAncestry Collection: Genealogical tree of Queen Victorias family

Genealogical tree of Queen Victorias family
Pedigree chart of Queen Victorias ancestors. Date: 1819

Background imageAncestry Collection: Ms 329 fol. 9b Tables of Pedigree of the Anlaby Family, from

Ms 329 fol. 9b Tables of Pedigree of the Anlaby Family, from
FIT168081 Ms 329 fol.9b Tables of Pedigree of the Anlaby Family, from The Anlaby Cartulary, 1450 (vellum) by Anlaby, Thomas (fl.1450); 28.5x19 cm; Fitzwilliam Museum, University of Cambridge

Background imageAncestry Collection: For improving the Breed, sketched at Wirtemberg, published by Hannah Humphrey in 1796

For improving the Breed, sketched at Wirtemberg, published by Hannah Humphrey in 1796
NCO191299 For improving the Breed, sketched at Wirtemberg, published by Hannah Humphrey in 1796 (hand-coloured etching) by Gillray

Background imageAncestry Collection: The Rose, a family tree presented to the Emperor Charles VI

The Rose, a family tree presented to the Emperor Charles VI
1195468 The Rose, a family tree presented to the Emperor Charles VI, 1731 (illuminated manuscript on vellum) by Paricius, Johann Carl (1705-60); 62.5x38.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageAncestry Collection: Idole a la Croquille, (bronze with brown patina and seashell)

Idole a la Croquille, (bronze with brown patina and seashell)
652436 Idole a la Croquille, (bronze with brown patina and seashell) by Gauguin, Paul (1848-1903); height: 34.6 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Idole a la Croquille. Paul Gauguin (1848-1903)

Background imageAncestry Collection: Duke of Marlborough dressed as his ancestor

Duke of Marlborough dressed as his ancestor
John Albert William Spencer-Churchill, 10th Duke of Marlborough, (1897 - 1972), dressed as his ancestor, John Churchill, 1st Duke of Marlborough, the victor at the Battle of Blenheim. Date: 1938

Background imageAncestry Collection: The Genealogy of Charles V (1338-80) Le Sage and Charles VI (1368-1422)

The Genealogy of Charles V (1338-80) Le Sage and Charles VI (1368-1422)
XIR247699 The Genealogy of Charles V (1338-80) Le Sage and Charles VI (1368-1422) Le Bien-Aime (vellum) by French School, (15th century); Maison Jeanne d Arc, Orleans

Background imageAncestry Collection: Ruth Gleaning, 1881-83 (stained glass)

Ruth Gleaning, 1881-83 (stained glass)
3475451 Ruth Gleaning, 1881-83 (stained glass) by Holiday, Henry (1839-1927); The Church of St Editha, Tamworth, Staffordshire, UK; (add.info.: James Powell & Sons); eAlastair Carew-Cox; English

Background imageAncestry Collection: Jesse Tree, 1849 (stained glass)

Jesse Tree, 1849 (stained glass)
3475326 Jesse Tree, 1849 (stained glass) by Pugin, Augustus Welby Northmore (1812-52); Church of St. Paul, Brighton, East Sussex

Background imageAncestry Collection: East Window with Jesse Tree, c. 1844 (stained glass)

East Window with Jesse Tree, c. 1844 (stained glass)
3475234 East Window with Jesse Tree, c.1844 (stained glass) by Pugin, Augustus Welby Northmore (1812-52); The Cathedral Church of St Mary, Newcastle upon Tyne

Background imageAncestry Collection: 14th Century Knights, Granville ancestors, 1859-60 (stained glass)

14th Century Knights, Granville ancestors, 1859-60 (stained glass)
3474825 14th Century Knights, Granville ancestors, 1859-60 (stained glass) by Clayton, John Richard (1827-1913); St James, Kilkhampton

Background imageAncestry Collection: The Ros Coat of Arms, Bottesford Church (stone)

The Ros Coat of Arms, Bottesford Church (stone)
2560059 The Ros Coat of Arms, Bottesford Church (stone) by English School, (15th century); Belvoir Castle, Leicestershire, UK; (add.info.: Thomas Manners, 1st Earl of Rutland)

Background imageAncestry Collection: Punch cartoon: The Descent of Man - Darwins Theory of Evolution (engraving)

Punch cartoon: The Descent of Man - Darwins Theory of Evolution (engraving)
6034811 Punch cartoon: The Descent of Man - Darwins Theory of Evolution (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Punch cartoon)

Background imageAncestry Collection: Jesse Tree, 1848 (stained glass)

Jesse Tree, 1848 (stained glass)
3475322 Jesse Tree, 1848 (stained glass) by Pugin, Augustus Welby Northmore (1812-52); Milton Abbey, Dorset, UK; (add.info.: Manufactured by Hardman & Co.); eAlastair Carew-Cox; English

Background imageAncestry Collection: Ancestry according to Darwin (engraving)

Ancestry according to Darwin (engraving)
736160 Ancestry according to Darwin (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Monkey-Ana; or Ancestry according to Darwin; The Development by Selection theory)

Background imageAncestry Collection: He sees a winding staircase, reaching from Earth to Heaven

He sees a winding staircase, reaching from Earth to Heaven
IL197710 He sees a winding staircase, reaching from Earth to Heaven, brilliant with glory, illustration from Through the Bible, Virtue Publishing, 1928 (colour litho) by Brock

Background imageAncestry Collection: The Genealogy of Charles V and Charles VI, detail of Charles VI (1368-1422) (vellum)

The Genealogy of Charles V and Charles VI, detail of Charles VI (1368-1422) (vellum)
XIR177178 The Genealogy of Charles V and Charles VI, detail of Charles VI (1368-1422) (vellum) by French School, (15th century); Maison Jeanne d Arc, Orleans, France; French, out of copyright

Background imageAncestry Collection: Ms Hunter 36 f. 36v Christs genealogy from Adam, from Ludolphus of Saxonys

Ms Hunter 36 f. 36v Christs genealogy from Adam, from Ludolphus of Saxonys
GUL176512 Ms Hunter 36 f.36v Christs genealogy from Adam, from Ludolphus of Saxonys Life of Christ, translated into French by Guillaume le Menard, Vol

Background imageAncestry Collection: A Teotihuacan stone mask, carved with the youthful face of a dignitary, c. 450-650 (stone)

A Teotihuacan stone mask, carved with the youthful face of a dignitary, c. 450-650 (stone)
1767133 A Teotihuacan stone mask, carved with the youthful face of a dignitary, c.450-650 (stone) by Mayan; 14.5 high cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: A Teotihuacan stone mask)

Background imageAncestry Collection: Hina, (bronze with brown patina)

Hina, (bronze with brown patina)
652435 Hina, (bronze with brown patina) by Gauguin, Paul (1848-1903); height: 36.9 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Hina. Paul Gauguin (1848-1903). Bronze with brown patina

Background imageAncestry Collection: Mankinds family tree, frontispiece for Tables Genealogiques et Historiques des

Mankinds family tree, frontispiece for Tables Genealogiques et Historiques des
CHT157382 Mankinds family tree, frontispiece for Tables Genealogiques et Historiques des patriarches, des Rois, des Empereurs by Claude Delisle (1644-1720), published in Paris




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"Unraveling the Threads of Ancestry: From Royal Weddings to Shared DNA" Step back in time to witness the grandeur of the Royal Wedding in 1947, where a family tree intertwines with history. Explore "The Descent of Queen Elizabeth II. Family Tree, " a remarkable genealogical table that traces her lineage through generations. Delve into the Strathmore family tree, which played a significant role in the Royal Wedding of 1923, as Earl and Countess Spencer exchanged vows. Discover heartwarming moments like Bonzo congratulating Chee-Kee by George Studdy, reminding us that ancestry is not just about bloodlines but also shared connections. Marvel at how our own family trees connect us to ancient civilizations and even our closest relatives - chimpanzees - highlighting our shared DNA and artistry. Collectible cigarette cards like Samuel Coleridge-Taylor's showcase individuals whose stories are etched into their ancestral roots, preserving their legacy for generations to come. Travel further back in time with the family tree of Peter the Great and Catherine I, revealing how power dynamics shaped nations through bloodlines. Meet Charles Robert Spencer, 6th Earl Spencer, whose place on his own family tree carries tales of nobility and influence throughout history. Immerse yourself in an enchanting illustration from "Everyday Life in Anglo-Saxon, Viking and Norman Times, " depicting Hrolf or Rollo's illustrious lineage as he became the first Duke of Normandy – a testament to ancestry shaping destinies. In this captivating journey through time and heritage, we realize that ancestry is more than names on paper; it is an intricate tapestry weaving together lives past and present.