History & genealogy
RoyalMapper
Every connection has a story.
A name is only the beginning. RoyalMapper turns family connections into a map you can explore, from the great dynasties of history to the branches of your own family.
- Interactive family trees
- Dynasties & biographies
- Your own family history
Made for the way you use it
Look beyond the name.
Family relationships give history another dimension. Follow a branch, meet a person and discover where their story leads next.
Explore the family tree
Move through generations and see parents, partners and descendants together, rather than piecing them together from a list of names.
Meet the people behind history
Open person profiles and explore the biographical context behind the connections. A familiar surname can lead to an unexpected discovery.
Build your own branches
Create and edit your own family trees. Bring relatives and generations into one visual story that you can keep developing.
Follow a dynasty
History is connected.
A dynasty is more than a succession of rulers. RoyalMapper makes the family structure visible, helping you follow marriages, generations and the relationships that connect one chapter to another.
- Explore historical families and dynasties
- Follow relationships across generations
- Open a person to continue the story
A little curiosity goes a long way
From one person to a whole world.
Start with someone you recognize, then explore the family around them. RoyalMapper brings the same visual approach to historical figures and contemporary families, so each connection becomes a new path to follow.
- Search for people that interest you
- Discover the family behind a familiar name
- Return to your own trees as they grow
A different way to read history
Less memorizing. More discovering.
Follow your curiosity instead of a fixed reading order. A marriage, a surname or a single portrait can open the door to a family you have never explored before.
Getting started
Your next discovery starts with a name.
Find a starting point
Search for a person or choose a family tree that catches your attention.
Follow the connections
Explore relatives and generations, opening profiles along the way.
Make it personal
Create a family tree of your own and keep adding to your family’s story.
Questions & answers
Good to know.
A few answers before you get started.
Is RoyalMapper only about royalty?
No. Historical dynasties are part of the experience, but you can also explore other families and create your own family trees.
Can I create and edit my own family tree?
Yes. RoyalMapper includes a personal family-tree area where signed-in members can create and edit their trees.
Can I explore on a smaller screen?
Yes. Open RoyalMapper in your browser and navigate the tree to focus on the part you want to explore.
There is always another branch to explore.
Start with a familiar name. See where the connections take you.