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    Making the Most of Family History Month – An Interview with Kate Smith Oct 01, 2026
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    Paper cutouts of people holding hands in a row, casting shadows, with a “family tree podcast” logo in the lower left corner.

    In this episode of the Family Tree Magazine podcast, Andrew Koch interviews Kate Smith, Associate Director for Communications and Organizations at the National Genealogical Society, or NGS. She offers tips for getting involved during Family History Month in October.

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    Feature: Observing Family History Month

    October is Family History Month, making the next several weeks an excellent opportunity to celebrate your family history, reengage in research projects you’ve set aside, and get involved with the genealogy community. In this episode of the podcast, Andrew Koch speaks with Kate Smith of the National Genealogical Society who offers tips for making the most of your own local genealogical societies this month.

    Mentioned in this episode:

    • Why family history and family stories are important
    • Genealogical resources and tips
    • Connecting with local and regional genealogical organizations
    • Why it’s worth supporting genealogical organizations and societies
    • Challenges faced by local genealogical societies and how to help overcome them
    • Why to take part in Family History Month

    Resources:

    NGS — Family History Month

    How to Celebrate Family History Month in October Family History Month has been celebrated every October since 2001. Discover all the ways you can join in on the fun and honor your own family history. Family Tree Magazine The Family History Month Handbook October is Family History Month, the perfect time to organize your research materials. In this free eBook, our experts offer tools to keep you on track. Family Tree Magazine

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    Preserving Diplomas and School Memories – An Interview with Denise May Levenick Sep 01, 2026
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    A stack of framed diploma certificates is displayed on a table, with a “family tree PODCAST” logo in the lower left corner of the image.

    In this episode of the Family Tree Magazine podcast, Denise May Levenick shares some valuable tips for preserving the keepsakes that matter most to you, including diplomas, artwork, and photos.

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    Feature: Preserving Diplomas, Photos and Other Keepsakes

    Time can take a toll on the documents, photos and other heirlooms you hold dear–items that tell a story about you or your family history. In this interview, Denise May Levenick shares some tips and tricks for keeping those valuable artifacts in good shape.

    Mentioned in this episode:

    • Displaying diplomas and certificates
    • Combating environmental wear and tear
    • Storing family heirlooms in your home
    • Dealing with water damage
    • Determining what to keep and what to toss
    • Balancing preservation and use of family items
    What Not to Preserve in Your Family History Collection A cup of coffee sits on vintage newspaper sheets with a pen and dried leaves on a wooden table. When it comes to family history, our instinct is to preserve everything. But, knowing what not to keep is just as important as knowing what to save. Family Tree Magazine

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    Breaking Brick Walls in Genealogy – An Overview with Andrew Koch Aug 01, 2026
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    Red brick wall with green ivy climbing from the ground, small rocks along the base, and a “family tree podcast” logo in the top right corner.

    In this episode of the Family Tree Magazine podcast, editor Andrew Koch offers strategies for breaking through brick walls as you conduct genealogy research.

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    Feature: Breaking Through Brick Walls

    Brick walls can disrupt any genealogist’s research plans. The good news? There may be a way through them. Family Tree Magazine Editor Andrew Koch addresses some common brick walls that genealogists encounters and offers some tips for overcoming them.

    Mentioned in this episode:

    • Identifying brick walls and the problems they present
    • Understanding research challenges
    • Search tips and how to expand search parameters
    • Collateral research strategies
    • Social history and why it is important
    • Making the most of timelines and maps
    6 Steps for Breaking Down Genealogy Brick Walls A wrecking ball breaks through a brick wall, revealing old black-and-white family portraits behind the debris. Find your footing and scale your highest research brick walls: missing ancestors, burned records, same-named people, and more. Family Tree Magazine

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    Exploring ArkivDigital – An Interview with Kathy Meade Jul 15, 2026
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    A laptop displaying a website titled "Find Your Swedish Ancestors" is superimposed over a cityscape with water and buildings; a "Best Websites" badge appears in the top right corner.

    In this episode of Best Websites, Kathy Meade walks us through ArkivDigital, an extensive site that offers many valuable materials for genealogists to explore.

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    Feature: Making Use of ArkivDigital for Genealogy Research

    ArkivDigital is a Swedish gnealogy website that boasts a robust collection of aerial photos, digitized church books, and more. In this interview, Swedish Genealogy Expert and North American Representative Kathy Meade offers a behind-the-scenes look at the website and shares what genealogists can gain from taking advantage of its resources.

    Also mentioned in this episode:

    • Coverage of Records from 1600s to 1990s
    • Resources for Swedish-American Genealogy
    • How ArkivDigital Makes Use of AI
    • Major Collections of Swedish Records
    • How to Access for Free
    • Subscription Information

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    Understanding the American Revolution as a Genealogist – An Interview with Michael Strauss Jul 01, 2026
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    Painting of Revolutionary War soldiers gathered around a campfire with an officer on horseback, U.S. flag flying, and podcast logo in the corner.

    In this episode of the Family Tree Magazine podcast, Michael Strauss talks about the American Revolution and what genealogists should know as they research their ancestors.

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    Feature: Understanding the American Revolution

    America’s 250th birthday is on the horizon. With that in mind, some genealogists may be curious about their ancestors who lived through or fought during the American Revolution. Michael Strauss offers an overview of the American Revolution and provides resources that may prove valuable.

    Also mentioned in this episode:

    • Common misconceptions about the American Revolution and researching those who fought in it
    • The value of pension files
    • Tips for those seeking records from the National Archives
    • Everyday life for those living through the American Revolution—plus historic events and contemporary destinations for celebrating American independence
    • How to learn more about Loyalist ancestors

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    • Expert tips and tricks to accelerate your research
    • In-depth articles on a variety of genealogical topics
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    Andrew Koch is the Editor of Family Tree Magazine.

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    All About the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) – An Interview with Katharine Andrew Jun 15, 2026
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    A laptop displaying the Daughters of the American Revolution website sits on a cannon, with American flags in the background and a "Family Tree Podcast Best Websites" badge in the corner.

    In this episode of Family Tree Magazine’s Best Website, Katharine Korte Andrew explains what the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) is and the resources it offers genealogists who are researching American Revolutionary-era ancestors.

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    Feature: Using the Daughters of the American Revolution’s Databases
    Though it’s created from application documents, DAR’s “Genealogical Research System” (GRS) isn’t just for active members. The collections there can provide valuable details about family members from a few generations ago back to the American Revolution—whether or not you or a qualifying ancestor actually joined the DAR. This interview with DAR member (and Family Tree digital editor) Katharine Andrew gives an overview of the free-to-search GRS portal and the records you can find there.

    Also mentioned in this episode:

    • An overview of the Genealogical Research System’s various databases, which cover Patriot ancestors, their descendants, past DAR members and more
    • Examples of the records in these databases, used over the decades by women applying to the DAR
    • A detailed tutorial for searching the GRS, plus tips for finding ancestors there and requesting original copies of records
    • Other resources for researching Revolutionary-era ancestors—both those who fought and those who were simply witnesses

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    • Expert tips and tricks to accelerate your research
    • In-depth articles on a variety of genealogical topics
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    Andrew Koch is the Editor of Family Tree Magazine.

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    Progress on the 10 Million Names Project – An Interview with Lindsay Fulton Jun 01, 2026
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    Black and white illustration of a group of people, ox-drawn carts, and soldiers traveling along a rural road, with trees and fields in the background. "Family Tree Podcast" logo in upper left corner.

    In this episode of the Family Tree Magazine, Andrew Koch interviews Lindsay Fulton about the 10 Million Names Project, its mission, and its current progress.

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    Feature: 10 Million Names Project

    American Ancestors, also known as the New England Historic Genealogical Society is proud to announce the 10 Million Names Project, a central database that includes all 10 million people who were enslaved in what is now the United States. American Ancestors Chief Research Officer and head of the 10 Million Names research project offers some insight into the project and its current development.

    Mentioned in this episode:

    • Why Names Matter in Genealogy
    • Collaborative Efforts and Partnerships
    • Tips for Effective Searching

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    Understanding ScribeAI – An Interview with Alon Ehrenfeld May 19, 2026
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    A laptop displays the Scribe AI website; a "Family Tree Podcast Best Websites" badge is in the top left corner against a digital blue background.

    In this interview, MyHeritage’s senior product manager Alon Ehrenfeld gives a behind-the scenes look at how ScribeAI was developed and what it can do for your research.

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    Best Websites Episode 38: ScribeAI

    One of the most exciting announcements from RootsTech 2026 was ScribeAI, MyHeritage’s new tool for transcribing and analyzing user-uploaded photos and documents.

    Mentioned in this episode:

    • An overview of ScribeAI and the details it provides as part of its analysis: a transcription of any text, context about the time and place a document was made or a photo was taken, and the reasoning behind each data point
    • Real-life examples of how ScribeAI suggests areas of further research
    • A step-by-step tutorial by Digital Editor Katharine Andrew
    • How AI tools like ScribeAI and MyHeritage’s PhotoDater are generally trained, and what makes ScribeAI stand out
    • A unique summary of how MyHeritage comes up with new ideas for tools
    • MyHeritage features that are still in development, including some hinted in CEO Gilad Japhet’s latest presentation at RootsTech (watch a recording here)
    • The MyHeritage Blog, where users can about more new and updated website features

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    • In-depth articles on a variety of genealogical topics
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    Exploring Historical Newspapers with Newspaper Finder – An Interview with Mitchell Lewis and Matt Wheeler May 15, 2026
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    A laptop displays a website for finding digitized newspapers, with search features and newspaper distribution maps; a "Family Tree Podcast Best Websites" badge is shown in the corner.

    In this episode of Best Websites, Andrew Koch speaks to Mitchell Lewis and Matt Wheeler about using newspapers for genealogy research using the tool Newspaper Finder.

    https://media.blubrry.com/family_tree_magazine/media.blubrry.com/family_tree_magazine/content.blubrry.com/family_tree_magazine/BW-05-2026.mp3

    Newspaper Finder

    Newspapers are excellent resources for genealogists searching for clues about their ancestors. Newspaper Finder makes discovering historical newspapers easier.

    Mentioned in this episode:

    • Challenges in Newspapers Research
    • The Role of Advantage Archives
    • User Feedback and Launch Experience
    Newspaper Finder: A New Tool for Searching Old Newspapers (Review and Tutorial) A map of the United States covered with red location pins, labeled "Newspaper Finder" in a red box at the bottom left. Locate online newspapers relevant to your genealogy with this tool for searching Newspapers.com, GenealogyBank and more. Family Tree Magazine

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    Understanding Reclaim the Records – An Interview with Brooke Schreier-Ganz and Alec Ferretti May 01, 2026
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    A rolled certificate of death with a black ribbon and a white rose, partially showing the name "John Doe" and details, with the "Family Tree Podcast" logo in the corner.

    In this episode of the Family Tree Magazine Podcast, Brook Schreier-Ganz and Alec Ferretti explain how Reclaim the Records fights for record releases and what that means for genealogists.

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    Feature: Reclaim the Records and Record Releases

    Most records of interest to genealogists in the United States are created by government agencies; however, not all government agencies are cooperative about releasing these records. Non-profit organization Reclaim the Records that advocates for these records to be released, sometimes with legal action.

    Mentioned in this episode:

    • The mission and focus of Reclaim the Records
    • Challenges that arise when accessing public records
    • Record access laws and trends affecting them
    • The issue of privacy when accessing public records
    • Current and upcoming projects at Reclaim the Records
    • How to advocate for open records
    • Websites created by Reclaim the Records, like newyorkdeathindex.com

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