Genealogy Roundup, December 4
In this week's roundup, the resolution of an extraordinary Holocaust mystery, a new book announcement, and much more!
Genealogy Roundup, November 27
In this week's roundup, a scandalous 1920s trial, genetic genealogy and cold case investigations, Korean War draft registration cards, the ultimate genealogy gift guide, and more!
Genealogy Roundup, November 20
In this week's roundup, a touching reunion story, the identification of a WWII hero, a grandson's heartfelt transformation of a shed into a tribute, the best countries for exploring your ancestry, and more.
Genealogy Roundup, November 13
In this week's roundup, a dark secret uncovered in a British orphanage, the identification of a fallen soldier, the reluctant craft of writing obituaries, Ellis Island's first and last immigrants, memory-preserving technology, 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!
Genealogy Roundup, July 24
In this week's Roundup: claiming my tombstone, DNA test leads to Irish citizenship, artwork in Philadelphia tells the story of Jefferson's valet, and more!
Genealogy Roundup, July 17
In this week's Roundup: cultural bonds in rural California, stubborn myths busted, mysterious DNA matches, and more!
Genetic Genealogy’s First Decade: The Pioneering Days of 1999–2009
collecting DNA samples in Slovakia in 2004: AI-imagined (left) [...]
Genealogy Roundup, July 3
In this week's Roundup: my interview with the National Genealogical Society and a captivating look into the history of M*A*S*H memorabilia.
Genealogy Roundup, June 26
In this week's Roundup: the early days of genetic genealogy, trendy baby names, genealogy chit-chat, digitizing death records, and more!