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Genealogy Roundup, October 2

In this week's Roundup: a 159-year-old grave in Ireland with ties to Tim Walz, the possibility of AI-powered conversations with your ancestors, and more.

Genealogy Roundup, September 25

In this week's Roundup: a deep dive into Jimmy Fallon’s family tree, a 200-year-old discovery that stunned archaeologists, controversy surrounding unclaimed bodies, an AI discussion on Tim Walz’s ancestry, the identification of a war hero, and more!

Genealogy Roundup, September 18

In this week's Roundup: a new TV series with a genealogical twist, Tim Walz's Irish heritage, the identification of a WWII airman, more challenges for 23andMe, a horse named Genealogy, and more!

Megan Smolenyak2

Megan Smolenyak2 is a real life history detective who loves to solve mysteries. You might have spotted Megan or her handiwork on Top Chef, Who Do You Think You Are?, Finding Your Roots, Faces of America, Good Morning America, the Today Show, The Early Show, CNN, PBS and NPR.

Her news-making discoveries include uncovering Michelle Obama’s family tree, revealing the true story of Annie Moore, the first immigrant through Ellis Island, and tracing Barack Obama’s roots to Moneygall, Ireland. Formerly Chief Family Historian for Ancestry.com, she also founded Unclaimed Persons.

Megan is the author of 6 books, including Hey, America, Your Roots Are Showing and Who Do You Think You Are? (companion to the TV series), and conducts forensic research for the Army, BIA, coroners, NCIS and the FBI.

Hey, America, Your Roots Are Showing!

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