DNA can solve all sorts of mysteries, including the sometimes thorny question of paternity.
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A lie about children’s paternity back in 1700 means tens of thousands of South Africans today are using the wrong surname.
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While some women may be actively involved in choosing their marital name, taking the man’s name remains the norm.
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From Scarecrow to Scabby William, what can medieval names tell historians today?