Hear about the best genealogy tools and tips directly from
Family Tree Magazine's editors and experts! Tune in to the
Family Tree Magazine Podcast for a 30-minute dose of genealogy education and fun.
In this monthly online radio show, host Lisa Louise Cooke—creator of the popular
Genealogy Gems podcast—takes you behind the scenes to learn more about the topics covered in the magazine. Each episode features interviews with genealogy experts and
Family Tree Magazine editors on using genealogy Web sites, records and resources. Plus, editor Allison Stacy gives you sneak previews on upcoming issues and managing editor Diane Haddad delivers the scoop on the latest genealogy news.
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List of Episodes
We publish new episodes mid-month; bookmark this page to check back for the latest podcasts.
Top tips for researching on your lunch break, the ins and outs of the Civil War Soldier & Sailors System Web site, and the unique genealogy collection of the New England Historic Genealogical Society Library.
Saving money in your research, Footnote's "Facebook for the Deceased," exploring the "skeletons" in your family closet, Geni.com, and library spotlight on Houston's Clayton Library Center for Genealogical Research.
Interviews and news from the Federation of Genealogical Societies conference, plus online military records, a look at the Minnesota Historical Society Web site and tips for using the new FamilyTreeMagazine.com.
Participating in
Family Tree Magazine, Ancestry.com's New Search, research mistakes to avoid, great genealogy freebies and the Perry-Castaneda online map archive.
