Each and every week, the Genealogy Podcast Roundup brings you brand new episodes of podcasts that focus on a variety of genealogy related topics. This is where to find more episodes of your favorite genealogy podcasts. It is also where to find genealogy podcasts that are new to you.
Genealogy Gems released an episode on May 19, 2012. This episode is called “Interview with Henry Louis Gates Jr on Finding Your Roots May 19, 2012”.
In this episode, host Lisa Louise Cooke shares an interview she did with Henry Louis Gates Jr., who is the host of “Finding Your Roots with Henry Louis Gates, Jr.” on PBS TV. What does it mean to be Latino? Find out! She also talks about the Southern California Genealogical Society Writers Workshop, where she will be teaching some classes. This episode also includes genealogy news, information about apps, and more!
Family Tree Magazine released an episode on May 18, 2012. It is their episode for May of 2012. It is hosted by Lisa Louise Cooke. Topics include: understanding the 1862 Homestead Act, the Newberry Atlas of Historical Boundaries, and information about why Facebook’s new timeline is good for genealogists. Diane Haddad talks about the recent acquisition of Archives.com by Ancestry.com. Allison Dolan gives you a behind the scenes look at Family Tree Magazine.
African Roots Podcast released episode 163 on May 18, 2012. In this episode, host Angela Walton-Raji brings you excellent information about upcoming genealogy events and workshops. Some of these include: the PAAC Conference in Arkansas, the AAGG Conference in Philadelphia, the National Conference celebrating the Rosenwald Schools, an event at the Washington DC Family History Center, and more! There is a lot going on in June for genealogists!
Create Your Life Story released an episode on May 20, 2012. This episode is called “1+1=3 Makes a Great Story”. In this episode, host Ian Kath shares some thoughts of master storyteller Ken Burns. A story must have a surprising element to it. Keep that in mind as you are writing the stories of your ancestors, or recording the stories of your family history. You can emphasize particular things within the story to make it more interesting and tell the story accurately at the same time.
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