Genealogy Roundup, October 27
In this week's Roundup: 23 and Me goes public, genetic genealogy makes its way into Law & Order: SVU, and more.
Genealogy Roundup, October 20
In this week's Roundup: Joe Manganiello's Irish roots, genetic genealogy news, a genealogy themed play, and more.
Genealogy Roundup, August 18
In this week's Roundup: The fascinating history of Hart Island, NY; brothers, adopted separately, reunite; an Irish pub owner gets a $1 million surprise, and lots more.
Genealogy Roundup, August 4
In this week's Roundup: The lovely village in Poland with painted flowers adorning everything from ceilings to walls to wells to dog houses, remembering an African American basketball star from the 1930s, and more.
Genealogy Roundup, July 7
In this week's Roundup: When DNA tests lead to unexpected answers...and more questions, what it's like to be a genealogist on Twitter, and more.
Genealogy Roundup, June 30
In this week's Roundup: A tale of genealogical serendipity, an interview with an attorney about law enforcement and genetic genealogy tech, a feel-good story of human kindness, chuckles for the day, and more!
Genealogy Roundup, June 16
In this week's Roundup: A mystery solved by genetic genealogy, Joe Biden's English roots, fun with an AI artist app, and more.
Genealogy Roundup, May 5
In this week's Roundup: A lovely article appreciating those who came before; news about the proposed fee hike that could impact genealogists, historians, and others who use the USCIS Genealogy Program to access historic immigration records; a good read about forensic genealogy, and lots more.
Genealogy Roundup, April 28
In this week's Roundup: Remembering the early days of genetic genealogy, Jon Stewart's roots, chuckles for the day, and much more.
DNA Testing Dispels a Genealogical Myth
Many are not aware that genetic genealogy has been around for slightly more than two decades. I was introduced to using DNA for forensic purposes back in the dark ages of 1999 when I began my work…