Human Family Tree
The Human Family Tree
The Genographic Project. Trace your own deep ancestry. Get the Genographic Test Kit >>
The Human Family Tree retraces the deepest branches of the human race to reveal interconnected stories hidden in our genes - using diverse neighbors from a single street who represent a microcosm of the world. Learn More About the Show >>
The Human Family Tree
By collecting DNA from countless people around the world, the Genographic Project aims to help us understand more about ourselves.
SPENCER WELLS
Spencer Wells is a leading population geneticist and director of the Genographic Project from National Geographic and IBM.
OUR ANCIENT ANCESTORS
What do we know about ancient humans? Get the facts about our human family tree.
FEATURED PARTICIPANTS
Living in one of the most diverse regions on Earth, these participants from Queens, NY, learn more about their ancestors.
Compare Your Results
Log-on with your Genographic ID to see who you're related to from the show.
What's Your Story?
Browse photos and personal stories about others' deep ancestry.
Participate in the Genographic Project
Discover your deep ancestry by purchasing a kit and tracking your genetic lineage. With a simple and painless cheek swab you can sample your own DNA and submit it to the lab.
The Human Journey
National Geographic magazine documents Spencer Wells and the Genographic team while filming The Human Family Tree.
Waking the Baby Mammoth
Get a unique look at a baby woolly mammoth. Interact with the 3-D baby mammoth and learn more about this extinct creature.
THE HUMAN FAMILY TREE ON DVD
Join geneticist Spencer Wells and the Genographic Project team as they trace the human journey through time and space.
