Cousins have historically had a vital family role. For centuries, extended kin depended on one another—for example, to run a farm or a business, or, as Jiang told me, to relay information.

Why are some of your relatives "removed"? Learn to tell your second cousin from your second cousin once removed with this handy chart.

Ever wondered what your mother’s cousin’s son is to you? Or just what exactly “twice removed” means? Here’s a guide to help you find the right term for those complicated family ties.

Today marrying your first cousin is illegal in 24 US states. But for most of Western history, people had to marry whoever lived nearby, which oftentimes meant marrying within the extended family.

Aunts and uncles, cousins, nieces and nephews also make life more fun. When you gather, it’s an instant party. And because you share background, your relationships are naturally meaningful ...

A new study published in the Strategic Entrepreneurship Journal examines how long-standing cultural practices, specifically ...

A second cousin once removed is no longer simply an easy way to bring a new character into a period drama – they are actually a descendant of your great-grandfather and great-grandmother.

DEAR MISS MANNERS: My husband’s cousin and her husband live a few miles away from us. While their parents were fairly close ...

A bride is upset after her cousin told her that most of their family members 'definitely' won't attend her 'expensive' destination wedding in Mexico, according to a Reddit post.

Although some of their ties are distant, many well-known celebrities are cousins. Nicolas Cage, Sofia Coppola, and Jason Schwartzman are all first cousins linked by their parents. Kate Middleton ...

A WOMAN who fell in love with her cousin has revealed they still plan to wed despite their family being furious over their relationship. Taking to social media, the 23-year-old revealed the pair we… ...