Podcasts about MyHeritage

When King James VI of Scotland became James I of England, he brought sweeping changes to the Anglo-Scottish Borders and Ulster that few today connect to the collapse of kin-based society in the Scottish Lowlands. In this episode, we explore how the brutal suppression of the Border Reivers, combined with the Ulster Plantation, disrupted centuries-old clan ties, dismantled local power structures, and reshaped Lowland identity.MyHeritage 14-day Free TrialLet me know if you're interested in the Scottish Clans tour of Scotland, a Clandanna, or a Battle Shirt!Email me: thescottishclans@gmail.comScottish Clans WebsiteSupport Scottish Clans on Patreon

News You Can Use and Share! MyHeritage added 235 million historical records in February and 794 million historical records in March. MyHeritage released a new DNA facility named Ancient Origins, with which you can trace your origins back 10,000 years. MyHeritage introduced Cousin Finder. MyHeritage has published United States World War II Draft Registrations, 1940-1947. FamilySearch has added free historical records from 32 countries in April. FamilySearch has introduced the new FamilySearch Catalog. American Ancestors will open its new Family Heritage Experience on 25 April 2025 at its facility in Boston, Massachusetts. Listener Email Tom discussed records obtained from the National Personnel Records Center (NPRC) in St. Louis, Missouri. He addresses how to obtain copies of all pages of the personnel file. Nancy asks for suggestions for naming computer files for women's records. Michael Fagan has developed a tool to print large family tree posters. The tool is free at https://faganm.com/diagram/. Laura wrote about using French spoliation claims in learning more about her ancestors. Julie bought a used Flip-Pal scanner, but it did not come with the stitching software to reconstitute the area images. George suggested visiting https://flip-pal.com/support/. Karen has read in Drew's Organize Your Genealogy book about using Evernote software. Drew assures her that Evernote is still a valuable tool. Ashley wrote to share more about the U.S. Federal Census and the 1880 Agricultural Census Schedule for North Carolina. She suggests additional places to locate images and indices that otherwise have not been digitized and added at FamilySearch, MyHeritage, and Ancestry. Gonzolo wants information about importing an old Family Tree Maker software file (.ftw) and generating a GEDCOM file. Drew suggested using RootsMagic Essentials software to do this. Nancy writes about having located a birth record for a woman in 1909 on which the birth certificate states that it was a single birth. However, the 1910 census lists two daughters of the age to have been born in 1909. How can you reconcile this? Donna is seeking help in locating a death record for Susan Godfrey and marriage records. Drew provides a recap of his time at RootsTech. Drew will be presenting at the Ohio Genealogical Society Spring Conference in Sandusky, Ohio, from 30 April to 3 May 2025. Please let us hear from you at genealogyguys@gmail.com with your questions and comments.

In this episode of Best Websites, Diahan Southard walks through some of the most recent updates to AncestryDNA and MyHeritage DNA.

Episode 2630: Vinnie Tortorich speaks to Dr. Anthony Jay and they discuss items from plastics to genetics, misrepresentation in the media, and more. https://vinnietortorich.com/2025/04/from-plastics-to-genetics-dr-anthony-jay-episode-2630 PLEASE SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS YOU CAN WATCH ALL THE PODCAST EPISODES ON YOUTUBE -  From Plastics to Genetics Dr. Anthony Jay was first on Fitness Confidential back in 2017. (2:00) His book can be purchased in Vinnie's Book Club: Estrogeneration: How Estrogenics Are Making You Fat, Sick, and Infertile (Chagrin and Tonic Series)   He is a researcher and geneticist and the information he wrote in the book is finally being discussed on a larger scale. BPAs don't always mean less harmful; BPS, phthalates, and other chemicals are substituted and can still be an issue. (5:30) The United States allows materials in products and food that are banned in Europe. (8:00) Pharmaceutical companies don't have to release studies, and what they do release is often cherry-picked data presented to the media. Burning carbs for energy means autophagy is not happening. (18:00) Health and genetics play a part in an individual's response to a virus. (23:30) Dr. Jay is a genetic researcher and consultant who helps people pinpoint possible genetic origins of health issues and helps them make changes based on data. They discuss the progression of COVID-19 and the mandates that came along with it. (31:00) The media and pharmaceutical corporations often use fear-mongering tactics and mishandle information. (40:00) Hope and Possibilities Anthony is hopeful that RFK, Jr. will make improvements in the health system, like getting crap out of infant formula. (47:15) What is Dr. Jay's opinion on raw milk? (51:30) Some people are highly sensitive to dairy and generally need to stay away from all dairy; however, others can have raw dairy and not have an issue. Between raw and pasteurized, Anthony personally prefers raw milk and he sources it from a local dairy that he trusts. Conventional milk can have emulsifiers in it to keep it from separating, but emulsifiers are horrible for your health. Emulsifiers are tasteless detergents that weaken your gut lining. (57:30) 23andMe and DNA testing. (1:00:00) Dr Jay is a genetic consultant who can help you see what health needs you may have. (1:00:00) If you decide to use the services that analyze your DNA, you can often opt out of sharing your information. Dr. Jay can give you health insights consultation based on your genetic data. You can do so by contacting him through his website. If you have used a service like 23andMe, Ancestry, MyHeritage, or SelfDecode, and have access to your raw data file, he will be able to help. More News If you are interested in the NSNG® VIP group, closed for registration, but you can get on the wait list - Don't forget to check out Serena Scott Thomas on Days Of Our Lives on the Peacock channel.  “Dirty Keto” is available on Amazon! You can purchase or rent it . Make sure you watch, rate, and review it! Eat Happy Italian, Anna's next cookbook is available!  You can go to  You can order it from .  Anna's recipes are in her cookbooks, website, and Substack–they will spice up your day!  Don't forget you can invest in Anna's Eat Happy Kitchen through StartEngine.  Details are at Eat Happy Kitchen.  There's a new NSNG® Foods promo code you can use! The promo code ONLY works on the NSNG® Foods website, NOT on Amazon. https://nsngfoods.com/   PURCHASE  DIRTY KETO (2024) The documentary launched in August 2024! Order it TODAY! This is Vinnie's fourth documentary in just over five years. Visit my new Documentaries HQ to find my films everywhere:  Then, please share my fact-based, health-focused documentary series with your friends and family. Additionally, the more views, the better it ranks, so please watch it again with a new friend! REVIEWS: Please submit your REVIEW after you watch my films. Your positive REVIEW does matter! PURCHASE BEYOND IMPOSSIBLE (2022) Visit my new Documentaries HQ to find my films everywhere:  REVIEWS: Please submit your REVIEW after you watch my films. Your positive REVIEW does matter! FAT: A DOCUMENTARY 2 (2021) Visit my new Documentaries HQ to find my films everywhere:  FAT: A DOCUMENTARY (2019) Visit my new Documentaries HQ to find my films everywhere: 

In this episode, we explore the lesser-told story of Clan Menzies, a Highland clan known more for its diplomacy and loyalty than for bloodshed. While not the most warlike of clans, the Menzies still played a role in major conflicts of the 17th and 18th centuries—including the Jacobite Risings—sending troops when duty called. Learn about their Norman origins, their connection to Castle Menzies, and how they maintained influence in Scotland's often volatile clan landscape. Perfect for history buffs, ancestry researchers, and anyone curious about Scotland's quieter clans with lasting legacies.MyHeritage 14-day Free TrialScottish Clans WebsiteScottish Clans on YouTubeUSA Kilts#ClanMenzies #ScottishClans #CastleMenzies #HighlandClans #Scottishancestry #JacobiteRisings #Scottishclanhistory #Scotlandpodcast #Scottishgenealogy #Scottishheritage #ScottishHighlands #Menzies

AUDIO PODCAST SHOW NOTES: In episode 291 of the Genealogy Gems podcast, host Lisa Louise Cooke interviews genealogy author Sunny Morton about her article "Three's Company" from the . They dive into a detailed comparison of the top three genealogy websites—Ancestry.com, FamilySearch.org, and MyHeritage.com—focusing on historical records, DNA tools, family tree features, and more. Sunny shares insights on how these platforms differ, their strengths, and practical tips for genealogists to maximize their research. Then, in an artificial intelligence update, Lisa covers the latest Gemini update. Get the full show notes on the .  Genealogy Gems Premium Members Exclusive Download: Download the ad-free show notes for this episode from the  for this episode. (Premium Member subscription required.) Not a Premium Member? .)  Become a Genealogy Gems Premium Member Premium Members have exclusive access to: Video classes and downloadable handouts The Genealogy Gems Premium Podcast Downloadable ad-free show notes PDF cheat sheets Become a member .   Our Sponsors for this episode: MyCanvas.com Receive a 10% discount on your first  order with code GGEMS Archives  makes research quick and easy with an intuitive approach to genealogy. Newspapers.com Get 20% off a Publisher Extra subscription.  and use coupon code GenealogyGems MyHeritage Order your  today.    Genealogy Gems Podcast App Don't miss the Bonus audio for this episode. In the app, tap the gift box icon just under the media player. .  Get the Free Genealogy Gems Newsletter The Genealogy Gems email newsletter is the best way to stay informed about what's available with your Premium eLearning Membership. . Follow Lisa and Genealogy Gems on Social Media:  

In this episode of Research Like a Pro, Nicole and Diana discuss several new genealogy tools and features. They cover the AncestryDNA "Matches by Cluster" feature, which is a visualization tool for Pro Tools users to identify related DNA matches. They also discuss the improved AncestryDNA feature that allows users to attach DNA matches' lines to their family trees. Nicole explains the updates to the FamilySearch catalog, focusing on the site architecture and place standardization. Diana shares information about the Ancestry Networks feature, which allows users to create networks of family and associates within an Ancestry tree. Nicole introduces the MyHeritage CousinFinder feature, a tool that finds cousins without DNA testing by searching for common ancestors in family trees. Diana talks about the Together app from FamilySearch, designed for families to share and save stories privately. Nicole mentions the DNA Painter Places feature, which maps ancestors' migrations by family line from a GEDCom upload. Listeners will learn about new tools and features for AncestryDNA, FamilySearch, MyHeritage, DNA Painter, and Newspapers.com to enhance their genealogy research. This summary was generated by Google Gemini. Links New Features and Apps Announced at RootsTech 2025 - https://familylocket.com/new-features-and-apps-announced-at-rootstech-2025/ Sponsor – Newspapers.com For listeners of this podcast, Newspapers.com is offering new subscribers 20% off a Publisher Extra subscription so you can start exploring today. Just use the code “FamilyLocket” at checkout.  Research Like a Pro Resources Airtable Universe - Nicole's Airtable Templates - https://www.airtable.com/universe/creator/usrsBSDhwHyLNnP4O/nicole-dyer Airtable Research Logs Quick Reference - by Nicole Dyer - https://familylocket.com/product-tag/airtable/ Research Like a Pro: A Genealogist's Guide book by Diana Elder with Nicole Dyer on Amazon.com - https://amzn.to/2x0ku3d 14-Day Research Like a Pro Challenge Workbook - digital - https://familylocket.com/product/14-day-research-like-a-pro-challenge-workbook-digital-only/ and spiral bound - https://familylocket.com/product/14-day-research-like-a-pro-challenge-workbook-spiral-bound/ Research Like a Pro Webinar Series - monthly case study webinars including documentary evidence and many with DNA evidence - https://familylocket.com/product-category/webinars/ Research Like a Pro eCourse - independent study course -  https://familylocket.com/product/research-like-a-pro-e-course/ RLP Study Group - upcoming group and email notification list - https://familylocket.com/services/research-like-a-pro-study-group/ Research Like a Pro with DNA Resources Research Like a Pro with DNA: A Genealogist's Guide to Finding and Confirming Ancestors with DNA Evidence book by Diana Elder, Nicole Dyer, and Robin Wirthlin - https://amzn.to/3gn0hKx Research Like a Pro with DNA eCourse - independent study course -  https://familylocket.com/product/research-like-a-pro-with-dna-ecourse/ RLP with DNA Study Group - upcoming group and email notification list - https://familylocket.com/services/research-like-a-pro-with-dna-study-group/ Thank you Thanks for listening! We hope that you will share your thoughts about our podcast and help us out by doing the following: Write a review on iTunes or Apple Podcasts. If you leave a review, we will read it on the podcast and answer any questions that you bring up in your review. Thank you! Leave a comment in the comment or question in the comment section below. Share the episode on Twitter, Facebook, or Pinterest. Subscribe on iTunes or your favorite podcast app. Sign up for our newsletter to receive notifications of new episodes - https://familylocket.com/sign-up/ Check out this list of genealogy podcasts from Feedspot: Best Genealogy Podcasts - https://blog.feedspot.com/genealogy_podcasts/

Sunny Morton takes a look at three popular genealogy websites (Ancestry.com, FamilySearch.org and MyHeritage) and compares them and their features.

News You Can Use and Share! MyHeritage added 1.2 billion historical records in January. MyHeritage released Ethnicity Estimate v2.5, the long-awaited ethnicity model, including 79 different ethnicities Listener Email Tom asks if there are reference materials for using AI in genealogical and historical research. (Not YouTube) Pam is searching for immigration and naturalization records for a couple who arrived ca. 1893 and wants to know if other resources are available to help locate those records. George recommends the Stephen P. Morse One-Step pages at stevemorse.com for U.S. ships' passenger lists and the Library and Archives Canada website at library-archives.canada.ca/eng/ and look for the collection of Immigration Records at library-archives.canada.ca/eng/collection/research-help/genealogy-family-history/immigration/Pages/immigration.aspx. Tom is seeking ships' passenger lists for ancestors who came to the U.S. or Canada in 1879-1880. George suggests the same records he recommends to Pam above. Jean Daniel in France provides us a fascinating update on his research into his 4x grandfather, Blaise Farny. Anne wrote to follow up on research into Calvin and Rhoda Reed. She discusses Cayuga County, New York, and places that she has used for different records resources. Tom discusses his research into the USS Trigger en.wikipedia.org/wiki/USS_Trigger_(SS-564)). He has been using AI tools, including ChatGPT (https://chatgpt.com/), Perplexity (https://www.perplexity.ai/), and Claude AI (ttps://claude.ai/). Drew will be presenting at RootsTech 2025 in Salt Lake City, Utah, on 6-8 March. Registration for RootsTech is open for on-site attendance and virtual sessions. Visit www.familysearch.org/en/rootstech/ for details. Please let us hear from you at genealogyguys@gmail.com with your questions and comments.

The Guys wish everyone a Happy New Year! George gives a shout-out to Ed Brown for his continued support for the podcast! News You Can Use and Share The Genealogy Guys issued a press release announcing the discontinuation of the Genealogy Guys Learn subscription educational website effective 1 January 2025. The Guys have partnered with Legacy Family Tree Webinars to migrate their video content to Legacy over time. MyHeritage has announced the suspension of services in Russia due to Russian regulations concerning hosting personal data on its web service. MyHeritage recapped its growth in 2024 with impressive statistics. MyHeritage announced the completion of images and indexes for 15 collections of newspaper names and stories at OldNews.com. This is an addition of 11.6 billion records. Legacy Family Tree Webinars, a subsidiary of MyHeritage, announced that registration is now open for 2025. FamilySearch added free historical record collections in December 2024 from 49 countries. FamilySearch has announced its plans for 2025. Listener Email Several people responded on the subject of genealogy-based trips to Ireland, similar to those that Irish expert Donna M. Moughty offered. We share their suggestions. Brian also responds to the question of whether there is a genealogy podcast that shares people's stories of family history research. Christina asks whether it is worthwhile to upgrade from RootsMagic 9 to RootsMagic 10, and The Guys respond. In addition to Brian, Kamai responded to a previous podcast's query about podcasts specifically related to family histories. Crista Cowan, known as The Barefoot Genealogist, has a podcast called Stories That Live in Us at https://www.cristacowan.com/stories-that-live-in-us-podcast. Kenith is searching for Calvin Reed, his wife Rhoda (?), and their daughter, Eliza Ruth Reed, Ohio. If you have information or research suggestions, please email The Guys. George is working on a family book and sought the 1880 U.S. Federal Census Agricultural Schedules for Mecklenburg County, North Carolina. It highlights the critical absence of Agricultural Schedules, Manufacturing Schedules, Mortality Schedules, some Slave Schedules (1850 and 1860), and the unique 7-page 1880 Federal Census' Defective, Delinquent, and Dependent Schedules. These documents all enhance the context of our ancestors' lives and provide insights into the communities and potentially new resource clues. The originals of many of these documents were returned to individual states, and have found their way into state archives, state libraries, county courthouses, and other places. George wants the sites like MyHeritage, Ancestry, FamilySearch, Findmypast, and others to actively renew their research to locate, digitize, and index these census documents before they are completely lost. Drew will be speaking at the Genealogical Society of Kendall County, Texas, on Saturday, 15 February 2025. See https://gskctx.org/ for details. Drew will also be presenting in person at RootsTech 2025 in Salt Lake City, Utah, on 6-8 March 2025. Registration for RootsTech is open for on-site attendance and virtual sessions.Visit https://www.familysearch.org/en/rootstech/ for details. Please let us hear from you at genealogyguys@gmail.com with your questions and comments.

מה הופך אדם למנהיג? האם רק מנהל.ת יכולים להנהיג? (רמז: ממש לא) איך אפשר להפוך התנגדות להזדמנות? איך פידבק קשור למנהיגות? האם זו סמכות פורמלית או משהו הרבה יותר עמוק? מנהיגות אמיתית מתחילה ברגע בו אתה לוקח יוזמה, גם ללא תפקיד רשמי או טייטל מפוצץ שקיבלת. ברגע בו אתה משתמש בכלים של השפעה שיש לך כדי לרתום אנשים לעשייה משותפת. האורח שלנו, אופיר שרוני, מוביל את צוותי הפלטפורמה והמאצ'ינג ב-MyHeritage ומנהל קהילה טכנולוגית של 2,300 אנשים. עם ניסיון עשיר בהובלה טכנולוגית וארגונית, אופיר שיתף סיפורים מעוררי השראה כמו איך הוביל רעיון קטן לפרויקט שמכניס מיליוני דולרים למרות שלא היה בתפקיד בכיר בחברה.  הוא שיתף במתכון שלו למנהיגות עם צעדים פרקטים שמתחילים ב-5 דקות ביום, ועל איך נראית הובלה ברמות שונות - אישי, צוותי, רמת הקבוצה, רמת הארגון, רמת התעשייה. המסר שלו ברור - כל אחד יכול להיות מנהיג. והוא גם מסביר איך.  מתעניינים בקורס ״קצרצרים למנהלים״ לארגון שלכם? מתעניינים ב״שיעור יצירתיות בעבודה״ לארגון שלכם?      

AUDIO PODCAST SHOW NOTES: In this episode, Lisa Louise Cooke shares 5 genealogy gems from 2024 that you can use to boost your family history. Get the show notes for Genealogy Gems Podcast episode 290.  Check out Lisa's LiveMemory™ video on the Genealogy Gems Facebook page:   Genealogy Gems Premium Members Exclusive Download: Download the ad-free show notes for this episode from the show notes page for this episode. (Premium Member subscription required.) Not a Premium Member? .)  Become a Genealogy Gems Premium Member Premium Members have exclusive access to: Video classes and downloadable handouts The Genealogy Gems Premium Podcast Downloadable ad-free show notes PDF cheat sheets Become a member .   Our Sponsors for this episode: Newspapers.com Get 20% off a Publisher Extra subscription.  and use coupon code GenealogyGems   MyHeritage   Genealogy Gems Podcast App Don't miss the Bonus audio for this episode. In the app, tap the gift box icon just under the media player. .  Get the Free Genealogy Gems Newsletter The Genealogy Gems email newsletter is the best way to stay informed about what's available with your Premium eLearning Membership. . Follow Lisa and Genealogy Gems on Social Media:

Let us know what you think!Prepare to be inspired as we feature the illustrious genealogist Amy Johnson Crowe on "Hittin' the Bricks with Kathleen." Discover how Amy's knack for uncovering family histories has influenced countless enthusiasts, including our host Kathleen herself. Embark on a journey through the innovative "52 Ancestors in 52 Weeks" program that champions genealogical exploration through weekly prompts. Website: https://www.amyjohnsoncrow.com/52-ancestors-in-52-weeks-new/Be sure to bookmark linktr.ee/hittinthebricks for your one stop access to Kathleen Brandt, the host of Hittin' the Bricks with Kathleen. And, visit us on YouTube: Off the Wall with Kathleen John and Chewey video recorded specials. Hittin' the Bricks is produced through the not-for-profit, 501c3 TracingAncestors.org. Thanks to MyHeritage for their generous support to Hittin' the Bricks with Kathleen! Follow us on social media and subscribe to HTB with Kathleen in order to enter your name in our monthly MyHeritage Complete Package giveaway starting Jan 2024!

Dive into the history of Jewish deli cuisine, inspired by our guest Daniel Horowitz of MyHeritage. We'll explore how dishes from favorite delis can provide clues to your own genealogy research, while also touching on the significance of kosher cooking and the meaning behind some of the most favored food traditions in Jewish holidays.Keep exploring and learning with these resources mentioned in the episode:MyHeritageMyHeritage FaceBook Live "The Intersection of Food and Family History" with Ashley Covelli and Lisa Lisson The Chef's WifeYotam Ottolenghi's CookbooksCapital Jewish Museum (Washington, D.C.) Katz's DeliRuss & Daughters See show notes at www.passingtheplate.org/49Thanks for tuning in to the Passing the Plate podcast! Ready to dig deeper into your kitchen adventures? Make sure to visit: Check out the Passing the Plate website. Check out our webinar and ebook on our Resource page. Ashley at Big Flavors from a Tiny Kitchen: Get inspired by delicious recipes and start cooking delicious food at home no matter your skill level. Lisa at Are You My Cousin?: Learn how to find your ancestors, grow your family tree and uncover fascinating family histories and stories that connect us through food. Stay hungry for knowledge, keep the stories simmering, and join us again for our next delicious episode!

It's the final episode of the spring series, finally. And with all the weird digital policy action in Australia in recent weeks, I figured we'd better chat once more with Justin Warren, "consultant, freedom of information tragic, hexagon enthusiast, and creator of the CyberRating™ labelling scheme".In this episode we talk about Australia's newly-legislated social media ban for under-16s, sure. But we also talk about something called "systems intentionality", product safety, the new AI tool from MyHeritage that turns old photos into videos, and wine decanters,Full podcast details and credits at:https://the9pmedict.com/edict/00237/Please consider supporting this podcast with your cash-type money:https://the9pmedict.com/tip/https://skank.com.au/subscribe/

Co-hosts Mark Thompson and Steve Little explore the AI developments that had the biggest impact on genealogy in 2024.This week's episode spotlights MyHeritage's newest viral tool, LiveMemory, which brings old photos to life through animation. Next, Mark and Steve count down the year's top AI breakthroughs for genealogists. The groundbreaking FamilySearch full-text search takes the top spot by providing unprecedented access to huge collections of handwritten records. Mark and Steve also discuss the genealogy community's migration to Bluesky.Don't miss this week's tip of the week, which provides practical tips for using AI to help you research your ancestors' home countries. This week's rapid fire stories include major industry developments at Google, OpenAI, and Amazon. This episode showcases how artificial intelligence is revolutionizing family history research for genealogists at all levels.Timestamps:IN THE NEWS03:02 MyHeritage's Goes Viral (again!) with LiveMemory10:56 Top Five AI Breakthroughs for Genealogists in 2024Chatbots Learn How to Reason (OpenAI's o1-preview)Content Creation Within Chatbots (Artifacts, Canvas)Collaborative Research Spaces (NotebookLM, Claude Projects, Perplexity Spaces)AI-Enhanced Search (SearchGPT, Perplexity, Google)FamilySearch Unlocks Handwritten Records27:27 The Great Bluesky MigrationTIP OF THE WEEK32:17 Use AI To Research the Home CountryRAPIDFIRE40:41 Google Loses Antitrust Cases 44:33 OpenAI Announces Web Browser Initiative48:25 Amazon's $4B Anthropic InvestmentResource LinksIN THE NEWSMyHeritage's Goes Viral (again!) with LiveMemoryLiveMemoryhttps://www.myheritage.com/livememory/Runway MLhttps://runwayml.com/TOP 5 AI BREAKTHROUGHSIntroducing OpenAI o1-previewhttps://openai.com/index/introducing-openai-o1-preview/Claude Artifactshttps://support.anthropic.com/en/articles/9487310-what-are-artifacts-and-how-do-i-use-themChatGPT Canvashttps://openai.com/index/introducing-canvas/Google NotebookLMhttps://notebooklm.google.com/Claude Projectshttps://www.anthropic.com/news/projectsPerplexity Spaceshttps://www.perplexity.ai/hub/faq/what-are-spacesIntroducing ChatGPT Searchhttps://openai.com/index/introducing-chatgpt-search/Perplexityhttps://www.perplexity.ai/Googlehttps://www.google.com/FamilySearch Full-Text Searchhttps://www.familysearch.org/en/help/helpcenter/article/find-the-new-full-text-search-for-historical-recordsBLUESKY MIGRATIONBluesky Socialhttps://bsky.app/Mark Thompson's Bluesky Handlehttps://bsky.app/profile/makingfamilyhistory.comSteve Little's Bluesky Handlehttps://bsky.app/profile/digitalarchivst.bsky.socialRAPIDFIREGoogle Loses Antitrust Caseshttps://www.npr.org/2024/08/05/nx-s1-5064624/google-justice-department-antitrust-searchhttps://www.reuters.com/legal/google-asks-us-appeals-court-reject-app-store-monopoly-verdict-2024-11-27/https://www.thenewdaily.com.au/life/tech/2024/11/26/chrome-google-forced-saleOpenAI Announces Web Browser Initiativehttps://www.pcmag.com/news/openai-working-on-a-web-browser-to-compete-with-google-chromehttps://www.reuters.com/technology/artificial-intelligence/openai-considers-taking-google-with-browser-information-reports-2024-11-21/Amazon's $4B Anthropic Investmenthttps://www.theverge.com/2024/11/22/24303185/amazon-anthropic-investment-ai-alexaTags AI, Artificial Intelligence, Genealogy, Family History, Technology, OpenAI, Google, Perplexity, ChatGPT, Anthropic, Genealogy AI, MyHeritage LiveMemory, Family History Technology, AI Photo Animation, FamilySearch Full-Text Search, Genealogy Search Tools, Historical Photo Animation, Family History Research, AI Genealogy Tools, Digital Genealogy, Handwritten Records Search, Ancestral Research, MyHeritage Tools, Genealogy Technology, Family Photographs, FamilySearch Tools, Genealogy Social Media, Bluesky Genealogy, AI Research Tools, Ancestry Research, Foreign Genealogy Research, Family History Software, Genealogy Databases, AI Document Analysis, Historical Documents, Genealogy Community, Genealogy Tips, Photo Preservation, Genealogy Innovations, Family History Preservation

Let us know what you think!Check out this Link: Eternal Veteran Network -What Impact Will This Donation Have?What if the holiday season is just a lens into a richer, more complex history? Kathleen and I share heartfelt gratitude to all our listeners. We reminisce about the laughs, learning, and connections formed throughout our podcasting journey. This episode is not just about reflecting on what we've accomplished this year but also about looking forward to the exciting giveaways and surprises we have in store for you as a token of our appreciation.We're also thrilled to introduce the Eternal Valor Network, an initiative by Tracing Ancestors dedicated to uniting community organizations that make it their mission to honor "forgotten veterans." Join us as we celebrate this passion project and the friendships we've cultivated along the way. As we wrap up this year, we look forward to the new adventures and stories that lie ahead in our journey.Be sure to bookmark linktr.ee/hittinthebricks for your one stop access to Kathleen Brandt, the host of Hittin' the Bricks with Kathleen. And, visit us on YouTube: Off the Wall with Kathleen John and Chewey video recorded specials. Hittin' the Bricks is produced through the not-for-profit, 501c3 TracingAncestors.org. Thanks to MyHeritage for their generous support to Hittin' the Bricks with Kathleen! Follow us on social media and subscribe to HTB with Kathleen in order to enter your name in our monthly MyHeritage Complete Package giveaway starting Jan 2024!

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For all who celebrate it, the Guys wish everyone a Happy Thanksgiving! News You Can Use and Share! MyHeritage has introduced LiveMemoryTM, a new facility to animate entire photographs. It runs from an app on your phone and is currently free. Ancestry announces its project to index and digitize Korean War-era military records housed at NARA. Vivid-Pix announces it will expand Alzheimer's Research by donating 5% of sales through 3 December 2024. FamilySearch celebrates 130 years of family discovery! Listener Email Brian asks whether there is a genealogy podcast that shares people's stories of family history research. Julie asks if there is a user guide/book discussing how to effectively research at MyHeritage. George has contacted Daniel Horowitz at MyHeritage for information. Stay tuned! Peggy expands on requesting U.S. military records from the National Personnel Records Center (NPRC) in St. Louis, Missouri, and what is available there. Anne suggests seeking information about WWII military service information in newspapers published near the basic training camps and through local libraries' scrapbooks and vertical files. With Donna Moughty retiring from leading Irish genealogy research trips, Judy asks whether other people might be conducting such trips. Kevin comments about natural disasters and how they impacted our ancestors. He cites his paternal great-grandfather who was born 3 days after the Johnstown Flood in Johnstown, Pennsylvania, on 31 May 1889. Mike writes a follow-up about German immigration, discussed in Episode #429, and shares his research about his German ancestor. He also cites the sinking of the PS General Slocum on 15 June 1904 and its impact on the immigrant German community of Kleindeutchland in Manhattan, New York. Michael comments on annulments and the lack of divorce records, and about circumstances that might make such records non-existent. Book Review Drew reviews Nathan Dylan Goodwin's newest book, The Hollywood Strangler, the third installment of the Venator Series. Drew also comments on how he has just submitted his final assignment to Nathan for the pilot genealogy mystery writing online course. Please let us hear from you at genealogyguys@gmail.com with your questions and comments.

AUDIO PODCAST SHOW NOTES: In this episode, Lisa Louise Cooke covers the groundbreaking LiveMemory™ tool from MyHeritage, a revolutionary advancement that harnesses the power of AI to transform still photos into mesmerizing short videos. Check out Lisa's LiveMemory™ video on the Genealogy Gems Facebook page:   Then she shares a story of the curious publication of a 19th century photo by a news organization. Hear how she spotted the case of mistaken identity, and quickly uncovered how the error may have occurred. Then follow along as she answers the question of the man in the photo's real identity with just her smartphone and some tech tips that you can use in your own genealogy research.  Genealogy Gems Premium Members Exclusive Download: Download the ad-free show notes for this episode from the show notes page for this episode. (Premium Member subscription required.) Not a Premium Member? .)  Become a Genealogy Gems Premium Member Premium Members have exclusive access to: Video classes and downloadable handouts The Genealogy Gems Premium Podcast Downloadable ad-free show notes PDF cheat sheets Become a member .   Our Sponsors for this episode: Newspapers.com Get 20% off a Publisher Extra subscription.  and use coupon code GenealogyGems   MyHeritageDNA Order your  today.   Genealogy Gems Podcast App Don't miss the Bonus audio for this episode. In the app, tap the gift box icon just under the media player. .  Get the Free Genealogy Gems Newsletter The Genealogy Gems email newsletter is the best way to stay informed about what's available with your Premium eLearning Membership. . Follow Lisa and Genealogy Gems on Social Media:  

Let us know what you think!Discover the hidden stories of African American history in Missouri with our passionate guests, Michelle Cook and Riley Sutherland from the Salus Populi Project. Michelle and Riley are on a mission to bring to light the overlooked narratives of the United States Colored Troops (USCT) and unmarked African American burials in Missouri. With Michelle's storytelling prowess and Riley's academic insights from Harvard, they reveal the power of pension records in reconstructing entire communities and personal histories, all while bridging significant gaps in historical knowledge.Join us as we explore the untapped potential of pension records and their role in uncovering rich historical narratives. By sharing these stories, we empower descendant researchers and shine a light on individual contributions during pivotal events like the Civil War. Michelle and Riley's work underscores the transformative impact of making these hidden documents available to the public, fostering a deeper understanding of the past.Groups like Salus Populi and the Eternal Valor Network are making history an interactive experience, connecting past with present through genealogy and archival research.Be sure to bookmark linktr.ee/hittinthebricks for your one stop access to Kathleen Brandt, the host of Hittin' the Bricks with Kathleen. And, visit us on YouTube: Off the Wall with Kathleen John and Chewey video recorded specials. Hittin' the Bricks is produced through the not-for-profit, 501c3 TracingAncestors.org. Thanks to MyHeritage for their generous support to Hittin' the Bricks with Kathleen! Follow us on social media and subscribe to HTB with Kathleen in order to enter your name in our monthly MyHeritage Complete Package giveaway starting Jan 2024!

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The Guys have been on a hiatus because of Hurricanes Helene and Milton and the damage in Florida. News You Can Use and Share! David Rencher, Chief Genealogy Officer at FamilySearch, received the Italian Heraldic Genealogical Institute's Lifetime Achievement Award. MyHeritage has given its Inbox a fresh new look. MyHeritage added 56 million new records in September 2004. MyHeritage has updated its Theory of Family Relativity facility by 40%. Ancestry has launched its largest update to DNA matches. Findmypast has added large numbers of Cornwall baptisms, marriages, and burials. RootsTech 2025 registration Is now open and an early bird discount registration rate is available through 31 October 2024. Listener Email Kelly asks for suggestions to locate marriage annulment records. Kristina has located her grandfather's WWII draft registration card and wants to know how to proceed to obtain his service records. Jean shares a website, “A Guide to Interpreting Passenger List Annotations” at the JewishGen website. Drew discusses the WikiTree Symposium online on 1-3 November 2024. He will be presenting a talk about Copyright and Plagiarism. Schedule. Please let us hear from you at genealogyguys@gmail.com with your questions and comments.

Let us know what you think!The October Mailbag: Naval Veteran Research and Heritage MonthJourney through the National Archives with us as we highlight the distinctions between researching Navy records and other branches. Let's celebrate in October:  Family History Month, Hispanic Heritage Month and  Naval Research. Family History Month ResourcesFamily Search 31 October celebrations ideas National Genealogical Society and Brain HealthLibrary of CongressSeptember / October Newsletter Hispanic Heritage Month8 Tips: Puerto Rican ResearchFamilySearch WikiThis episode promises a blend of history, humor, and celebrations.Be sure to bookmark linktr.ee/hittinthebricks for your one stop access to Kathleen Brandt, the host of Hittin' the Bricks with Kathleen. And, visit us on YouTube: Off the Wall with Kathleen John and Chewey video recorded specials. Hittin' the Bricks is produced through the not-for-profit, 501c3 TracingAncestors.org. Thanks to MyHeritage for their generous support to Hittin' the Bricks with Kathleen! Follow us on social media and subscribe to HTB with Kathleen in order to enter your name in our monthly MyHeritage Complete Package giveaway starting Jan 2024!

Let us know what you think!Join us as we sit down with Sofia Stewart, a remarkable intern from the University of Missouri-Kansas City. Sofia's journey began in a Russian orphanage and led her to Arkansas, where her deep-seated passion for sociology and understanding societal dynamics took root. Through her work at Tracing Ancestors, backed by the Mellon Grant program, Sofia channels her background into grant writing and creatively designing promotional content, all while unveiling the profound importance of genealogy in shaping our stories.Ever wondered about the hidden narratives within your family tree? This episode promises a captivating exploration of Romani ancestry and the complexities of adoption. Sophia shares personal and historical insights, from the deportation of Romani people to Siberia to the traditional Russian naming patterns that link her to her roots. We dive into her family history, including the lives of her parents, Alex and Faina, and the significance of DNA in uncovering close relatives and piecing together her adoption story. Tune in for a rich tapestry of identity, history, and the power of storytelling in genealogy.Be sure to bookmark linktr.ee/hittinthebricks for your one stop access to Kathleen Brandt, the host of Hittin' the Bricks with Kathleen. And, visit us on YouTube: Off the Wall with Kathleen John and Chewey video recorded specials. Hittin' the Bricks is produced through the not-for-profit, 501c3 TracingAncestors.org. Thanks to MyHeritage for their generous support to Hittin' the Bricks with Kathleen! Follow us on social media and subscribe to HTB with Kathleen in order to enter your name in our monthly MyHeritage Complete Package giveaway starting Jan 2024!

Send us a text#ouijaboard  #scarystories #storytelling Video Version HERESign up for a 14-day free trial and enjoy all the amazing features MyHeritage has to offer: https://myheritage.cm/IntotheFogI made a Ouija Board in woodwork at school. Tonight, I share some of my experiences to help introduce a wild dive into the newspaper archives for some seriously creepy Ouija Board stories. Warning: These stories start fairly gently and get progressively more intense. Some of the final ones may be disturbing to some viewers. For more on Peter Laws check out:www.patreon.com/peterlawsor www.peterlaws.co.uk

Let us know what you think!How would you feel if your loved one's ashes were left forgotten on a dusty shelf or found on the side of the road? In this episode of Hittin' the Bricks with Kathleen, we unravel the journey of Lanae Strovers, a dedicated funeral director and trainer, who has found over 300 unclaimed urns. With great compassion and determination, Lanae is committed to giving these forgotten souls dignified burials. Joined by Dennis Allen a retired firefighter, and Cris Nagla, this trio has organized mass burials with overwhelming community support. Dennis and Cris run Avon Cementery of Des Moines, IA.Lanae has also partnered with the Iowa Veterans Cemetery in Adel, IA. In this episode she shines a light on the powerful ceremonies held to honor unclaimed veterans in Iowa. Host Kathleen Brandt, will be participating in the upcoming Final Salute 27 ceremony Sep 2024. Learn more about this public event at The Final Salute (FB page). The movie based on a live story can be found on Tubi or Prime Video. Use link below: Chasing the Dead RequiemCan't make it in person: Feed Event We invite you to stay connected for more inspiring stories and submit your genealogical questions. Subscribe at linktr.ee/hittinthebricksBe sure to bookmark linktr.ee/hittinthebricks for your one stop access to Kathleen Brandt, the host of Hittin' the Bricks with Kathleen. And, visit us on YouTube: Off the Wall with Kathleen John and Chewey video recorded specials. Hittin' the Bricks is produced through the not-for-profit, 501c3 TracingAncestors.org. Thanks to MyHeritage for their generous support to Hittin' the Bricks with Kathleen! Follow us on social media and subscribe to HTB with Kathleen in order to enter your name in our monthly MyHeritage Complete Package giveaway starting Jan 2024!

News You Can Use and Share! MyHeritage has acquired MesAieux.com, Quebec's most popular family history service with more than 15 million historical records. MyHeritage added more than 84 million new records across 16 collections in August 2024. MyHeritage has added 261 million obituary records to its OldNews facility. Listener Email Julie is searching for any Pennsylvania birth records from ca. 1810 and marriage records. The Guys share some suggestions. Drew talks about his recent participation in WikiTree.com's WikiGames over two weekends. Drew is currently taking Nathan Dylan Goodwin's online mystery writing class and learning how to develop a compelling genealogical mystery novel. The Guys discuss U.S. immigration and the naturalization process. They recommend Loretto Dennis Szucs' book, They Became Americans, as a definitive guide to naturalizations. Thank you to all our Patreon supporting members for their support. Your Patreon support helps us improve our technology and provide even more podcast content to you! You can join us for as little as $1 a month or as much as you'd like to contribute. Visit https://www.patreon.com/genealogyguys to get started. And don't forget to order Drew's book, Generation by Generation: A Modern Approach to the Basics of Genealogy, from Genealogical Publishing Company (https://genealogical.com/) or from Amazon.com. Please let us hear from you at genealogyguys@gmail.com with your experiences with U.S. immigration and naturalizations, and with other questions you have about your genealogical research.

Let us know what you think!Imagine uncovering hidden athletic gems within your own family tree! This episode of Hittin' the Bricks with Kathleen promises just that, as we celebrate the achievements of our ancestors from the amateur, collegient, professional, or Olympian athlete.Did your ancestor face challenges like gender or racial discrimination?  Or did a military draft or War outbreak squash your ancestors athletic dreams. This episode offers valuable tips on tracing your family's sports history to include pioneering women and African American athletes. Read More Tracing College & Professional AthletesBe sure to bookmark linktr.ee/hittinthebricks for your one stop access to Kathleen Brandt, the host of Hittin' the Bricks with Kathleen. And, visit us on YouTube: Off the Wall with Kathleen John and Chewey video recorded specials. Hittin' the Bricks is produced through the not-for-profit, 501c3 TracingAncestors.org. Thanks to MyHeritage for their generous support to Hittin' the Bricks with Kathleen! Follow us on social media and subscribe to HTB with Kathleen in order to enter your name in our monthly MyHeritage Complete Package giveaway starting Jan 2024!

Co-hosts Mark Thompson and Steve Little explore the potential benefits of Meta's open-source approach to AI. Next, they discuss MyHeritage's plans to retire an AI feature. Then, they review the AI image generation features recently added to Adobe Illustrator. In this week's Tip of the Week, they share valuable insights on crafting effective, hallucination-resistant, AI prompts using the “role, task, and format” prompting method.The RapidFire segment covers Apple's AI delays, Google's impressive math achievements, Reddit's web crawling restrictions, OpenAI's venture into AI-based search, and Meta's groundbreaking image recognition advancements.This episode offers a perfect blend of practical applications and future possibilities, making it essential listening for genealogists navigating the AI revolution. Whether you're a tech enthusiast or a family history buff, this show provides the knowledge you need to stay ahead in the rapidly changing world of AI.Timestamps:## In the News03:18 Meta's Impact on Corporate Genealogy: Discussion of Meta.ai's release and its implications07:54 MyHeritage's AI Feature Removal: Retirement of AI Record Finder tool10:11 Adobe's AI Integration: New AI features in Adobe Illustrator ## Tip of the Week19:32 Building Better Prompts: Role, Task, and Format: Explanation and examples of this prompting technique ## RapidFire Topics27:55 Apple's AI Delays: Postponement of Apple Intelligence Tools33:18 Google's AI Math Achievement: AI Performance in Math Olympics36:55 Reddit's Web Crawling Restrictions: Implications for AI training data41:22 OpenAI's SearchGPT Development: Potential impact on search engines and competitors45:30 Meta's SAM 2 Release: Advancements in image and video recognition Resource Links:Adobe Acrobat: https://acrobat.adobe.com/Adobe Illustrator: https://www.adobe.com/products/illustrator.htmlAdobe Lightroom: https://www.adobe.com/products/photoshop-lightroom.htmlAdobe Photoshop: https://www.adobe.com/products/photoshop.htmlAirtable: https://www.airtable.com/Apple Intelligence: https://www.apple.com/apple-intelligence/Canva: https://www.canva.com/ChatGPT: https://chat.openai.com/Claude (Anthropic): https://claude.ai/FamilySearch: https://www.familysearch.org/Gemini (Google): https://deepmind.google/technologies/gemini/Google AI: https://ai.google/Google Docs: https://docs.google.com/Meta AI: https://ai.meta.com/Microsoft Copilot: https://copilot.microsoft.com/MyHeritage: https://www.myheritage.com/OpenAI: https://openai.com/Perplexity: https://www.perplexity.ai/Reddit: https://www.reddit.com/SearchGPT: https://openai.com/index/searchgpt-prototype/Segment Anything Model (SAM) by Meta: https://ai.meta.com/sam2/Tags: AI in Genealogy, Meta AI, MyHeritage, Adobe Illustrator, AI Prompts, Open Source AI, Apple Intelligence, Google AI, Reddit, OpenAI, SearchGPT, SAM 2, Image Recognition, Family History, Genealogy Tools, AI Ethics, Transcription, Optical Character Recognition (OCR), Handwritten Text Recognition (HTR), Perplexity, Large Language Models, AI-Enabled Search, Artificial Intelligence, Genealogical Research, AI Record Finder, Prompting Techniques, AI Integration, Web Crawling, Data Privacy, Machine Learning, Computer Vision, AI in Adobe Products, AI Math Capabilities, Digital Genealogy, AI-Powered Tools, Genealogy Software, AI Advancements, Family Tree Research, AI for Historians, Future of Genealogy

News You Can Use and Share! MyHeritage added 20 million historical records in June. MyHeritage and Family Tree DNA announced a new partnership to connect DNA tests to family trees. JewishGen announced a new partnership between its Romania Research Division and the Jewish Federation of Romania to photograph and document Jewish graves. Drew talks about 19.4 million historical records released by FamilySearch in May 2024. Book Review The Guys review the latest book by Nathan Dylan Goodwin, The Deserter's Tale, a new Morton Farrier genealogical crime mystery. Listener Email Sam writes about the new RootsMagic 10 update and the book. Drew warns listeners about some fake book entries in Amazon. Stacy Cole responds to an earlier email about her strategies in researching the James James family in Georgia. The Guys discuss their experiences at the South Carolina Genealogical Society's summer workshop at the South Carolina Department of Archives and History. George shares how Patrick McCawley, the Deputy Director of Archives and Records Management, spent time sharing with him a history of South Carolina's geopolitical organization from colonial times to the present. From parishes to electoral districts to counties and boundary changes, George now has a deeper understanding of South Carolina for his research there. Thank you to all our Patreon supporting members for their support. Your Patreon support helps us improve our technology and provide even more podcast content to you! You can join us for as little as $1 a month or as much as you'd like to contribute. Visit https://www.patreon.com/genealogyguys to get started. And don't forget to order Drew's new book, Generation by Generation: A Modern Approach to the Basics of Genealogy, from Genealogical Publishing Company (https://genealogical.com/) or Amazon.com. Please let us hear from you at genealogyguys@gmail.com.

Let us know what you think!Part 2 of our interview with David W. Jackson dives deeper into the creation and distribution of your Do It Yourself Genealogy Book."My Jackson family identified as Caucasian for the last five generations, but after 30 years of genealogical research I rediscovered a family secret. My great-great-grandfather, Arthur Jackson, was born an African-American slave in Virginia in 1856."David W. Jackson, founder of the Orderly Pack Rat and author of "Born a Slave," reveals the hidden chapters of his family's past. He has written or contributed to over 60 titles. David shares his unique strategies for structuring his book, the importance of timelines, and the breakthroughs achieved through "cluster research."Get an insider's perspective on the world of self-publishing as David provides invaluable tips on managing citations, the nuances between self-publishing and traditional publishing, and the challenges of promoting one's work. Learn about his experiences with Kindle Direct Publishing (KDP).David W. Jacksondavid.jackson@orderlypackrat.comorderlypackrat.weebly.comBe sure to bookmark linktr.ee/hittinthebricks for your one stop access to Kathleen Brandt, the host of Hittin' the Bricks with Kathleen. And, visit us on YouTube: Off the Wall with Kathleen John and Chewey video recorded specials. Hittin' the Bricks is produced through the not-for-profit, 501c3 TracingAncestors.org. Thanks to MyHeritage for their generous support to Hittin' the Bricks with Kathleen! Follow us on social media and subscribe to HTB with Kathleen in order to enter your name in our monthly MyHeritage Complete Package giveaway starting Jan 2024!

Let us know what you think!"My Jackson family identified as Caucasian for the last five generations, but after 30 years of genealogical research I rediscovered a family secret. My great-great-grandfather, Arthur Jackson, was born an African-American slave in Virginia in 1856." David W. Jackson, founder of the Orderly Pack Rat and author of "Born a Slave," reveals the hidden chapters of his family's past. He has written or contributed to over 60 titles. David shares his unique strategies for structuring his book, the importance of timelines, and the breakthroughs achieved through "cluster research."Get an insider's perspective on the world of self-publishing as David provides invaluable tips on managing citations, the nuances between self-publishing and traditional publishing, and the challenges of promoting one's work. Learn about his experiences with Kindle Direct Publishing (KDP).David W. Jacksondavid.jackson@orderlypackrat.comorderlypackrat.weebly.comBe sure to bookmark linktr.ee/hittinthebricks for your one stop access to Kathleen Brandt, the host of Hittin' the Bricks with Kathleen. And, visit us on YouTube: Off the Wall with Kathleen John and Chewey video recorded specials. Hittin' the Bricks is produced through the not-for-profit, 501c3 TracingAncestors.org. Thanks to MyHeritage for their generous support to Hittin' the Bricks with Kathleen! Follow us on social media and subscribe to HTB with Kathleen in order to enter your name in our monthly MyHeritage Complete Package giveaway starting Jan 2024!

Hosts Mark Thompson and Steve Little discuss Steve's recent AI course for genealogists at GRIP and the rapid pace of learning and practical applications for genealogy. They examine the industry-wide effects of Apple's focus on AI privacy and security, including at OpenAI. The launch of Anthropic's Claude 3.5 Sonnet is a major advancement, offering huge improvements for genealogical research. This week's Tip of The Week emphasizes the value of using AI for small, repetitive tasks. They also cover new industry-wide initiatives for identifying AI-generated images, updates to Adobe Acrobat's AI features, and the growing global interest in AI for genealogy.Timestamps:Family History AI in the News00:43 - Steve's Update on "AI from Basics to Breakthroughs" at GRIP (Genealogical Research Institute of Pittsburgh).06:42- Apple Intelligence's industry Impact on privacy and security in AI.08:59 - Claude 3.5 Sonnet is a significant development in AI.Tip of the Week:15:26 - Six Minutes Over Silver Bullets.AI Rapid Fire17:53 – A new consortium, led by Adobe, is helping identify AI-generated images.19:43 - Adobe Acrobat AI Assistant Update allows multiple documents to be analyzed or summarized simultaneously.22:09 – The Global Impact of AI on the Family History Community24:06 – Tout FiniResource Links: National Genealogical Society https://www.ngsgenealogy.org/GRIP (Genealogical Research Institute of Pittsburgh) https://www.gripitt.org/Apple Intelligence https://machinelearning.apple.com/OpenAI https://openai.com/Claude 3.5 Sonnet (by Anthropic) https://www.anthropic.com/Google Gemini https://ai.google/Adobe Acrobat AI Assistant https://www.adobe.com/acrobat/features/ai-assistant.htmlOntario Genealogical Society https://ogs.on.ca/Society of Australian Genealogists https://www.sag.org.au/Genealogy and Artificial Intelligence Facebook Group https://www.facebook.com/groups/genealogyandaiFamilySearch https://www.familysearch.org/Ancestry https://www.ancestry.com/MyHeritage https://www.myheritage.com/Tags:Genealogy, Family History, Artificial Intelligence, AI in Genealogy, Genealogy Research, AI Education, Genealogical Research Institute of Pittsburgh, GRIP, National Genealogical Society, DNA Analysis, Document Transcription, Historical Photographs, AI Models, Privacy and Security, Safe Super Intelligence Inc, Claude 3.5 Sonnet, Genealogy Technology, Pedigree Charts, AI Tools, Adobe AI Consortium, Adobe Acrobat AI Assistant, International Genealogy, Ontario Genealogical Society, Society of Australian Genealogists, AI Applications in Genealogy

News You Can Use and Share! MyHeritage added 123 million historical records in April and May. MyHeritage added millions of Nordic newspaper pages to OldNews.com. RootsMagic has released Version 10 of its award-winning software. Listener Email Jean-Daniel wrote to share an update about his research into Blaise Farny. Karin educates us about names for Austrian ‘sailors'. Lisa wrote to compliment Cathleen from New Hampshire's research of her mother's paternal grandfather, Georg Sokop. She was inspired to research a friend's Jewish ancestry using DNA. Ray has been researching his third great-grandfather, James James, and located two people of that name in close proximity. The county courthouse burned, and he is asking for other records to distinguish between the two men. Drew discusses the upcoming South Carolina Genealogical Society's upcoming conference at the South Carolina Department of Archives and History on 12-13 July 2024. He is presenting, and George will be there observing and conducting personal research in the archive. George shares how he is preparing for his genealogical research at the South Carolina Department of Archives and History, at the Newberry County courthouse, and in the upstate South Carolina environs. Drew discusses new features of AncestryDNA tools. Thank you to all our Patreon supporting members for their support. Your Patreon support helps us improve our technology and provide even more podcast content to you! You can join us for as little as $1 a month or as much as you'd like to contribute. Visit https://www.patreon.com/genealogyguys to get started. And don't forget to order Drew's new book, Generation by Generation: A Modern Approach to the Basics of Genealogy, from Genealogical Publishing Company (https://genealogical.com/) or Amazon.com. Please let us hear from you at genealogyguys@gmail.com.

Show Description:In this episode of the Family History AI Show, hosts Mark Thompson and Steve Little discuss recent developments in AI for genealogy.They recap the groundbreaking AI Day at the Ontario Genealogical Society conference, highlighting the engaging presentations made throughout the conference. An exclusive interview with Daniel Horowitz reveals MyHeritage's user-friendly approach to AI. The hosts discuss tech giants' recent challenges and contrast them with Apple's strategic AI implementation.The Tip of The Week provides practical advice on managing AI hallucinations. Leveraging custom GPTs for genealogical research takes center stage.The episode also touches on the power of AI in summarization, as demonstrated in a recent Research Like a Pro podcast. Wrapping up, Steve previews his upcoming course on AI in genealogy at GRIP, promising an in-depth exploration of this rapidly evolving field.Timestamps:00:30 Headlines01:15 Big AI Conference in TorontoLife at the Jagged Edge. 10:00 Perplexity gets called out by Forbes Magazine11:42 Microsoft delays Recall on Copilot + PCs13:50 More thoughts on the importance of Apple Intelligence20:35 Interview with Daniel Horowitz, MyHeritage's Expert Genealogist30:20 Tip of the Week: Managing HallucinationsAI Rapidfire40:18 Microsoft Removing Support for CustomGPTs from Copilot45:00 Nicole Dyer, from Research Like a Pro, covers summarization and introduces the importance of disclosure49:20 Perplexity goes after Google by offering common Google searches50:50 Upcoming courses and announcements53:54 Tout finiResource Links:Ontario Genealogical Society conferencehttps://conference2024.ogs.on.ca/MyHeritage AI toolshttps://www.myheritage.com/ai-time-machinePerplexity AIhttps://www.perplexity.ai/Microsoft Delays Recall amid Security Concernshttps://www.malwarebytes.com/blog/news/2024/06/microsoft-recall-delayed-after-privacy-and-security-concernsApple's AI strategyhttps://www.apple.com/ca/newsroom/2024/06/introducing-apple-intelligence-for-iphone-ipad-and-mac/Chat GPThttps://openai.com/chatgptClaude AIhttps://www.anthropic.com/claudeGoogle's Geminihttps://blog.google/products/gemini/Research Like a Pro podcasthttps://familylocket.com/the-research-like-a-pro-genealogy-podcast/Custom GPTs and reusable promptshttps://aigenealogyinsights.com/2024/01/10/exploring-custom-gpts-my-journey-into-ai-tools-for-genealogy/DNA Painterhttps://dnapainter.com/Ethan Mollick on Xhttps://x.com/emollickOpenAI's GPT-4https://openai.com/research/gpt-4Blaine Bettinger's Genealogy and Artificial Intelligence Facebook grouphttps://www.facebook.com/groups/1255245945084761AI Genealogy Insights websitehttps://www.aigenealogyinsights.com/Research Like a Pro podcast episode 310https://familylocket.com/research-like-a-pro-podcast/Tags: AI, Artificial Intelligence, Genealogy, Family History, Technology, OpenAI, Google, Perplexity, ChatGPT, AI Conferences, AITipOfTheWeek, TipOfTheWeek, Ethical AI, Disclosure, Genealogy Research, Perplexity, ChatGPT, AI in Genealogy, AI Tools, Technology in Genealogy, AI Transparency, AI and Privacy

Let us know what you think!June is a busy month!We start by celebrating Pride Month and ourJune Newsletter,  Secret's Revealed,  that gives hints on researching your ancestors' secrets.   One of our best historical secrets held from textbooks takes us to  Southern Claims Commission, where ex-slaves and free coloreds joined enslavers to navigate the complexities of Civil War property claims. Were your ancestors  named in these underutilized documents? Now that's a way to celebrate Juneteenth!Speaking of secrets, we uncover one held by FamilytreeDNA. Their policies are muddied by an unannounced policy change . Find out which policy has been proven not to be honored on FamilyTreeDNA. Join us on Hittin' the Bricks with Kathleen as we tackle genealogical and ethical secrets  uncovered.  Be sure to bookmark linktr.ee/hittinthebricks for your one stop access to Kathleen Brandt, the host of Hittin' the Bricks with Kathleen. And, visit us on YouTube: Off the Wall with Kathleen John and Chewey video recorded specials. Hittin' the Bricks is produced through the not-for-profit, 501c3 TracingAncestors.org. Thanks to MyHeritage for their generous support to Hittin' the Bricks with Kathleen! Follow us on social media and subscribe to HTB with Kathleen in order to enter your name in our monthly MyHeritage Complete Package giveaway starting Jan 2024!

Welcome to this week's "Ask Me Anything" on the Cybercrime Magazine Podcast, with host Theresa Payton, CEO at Fortalice Solutions, former CIO at The White House, and previously Deputy Commander of Intelligence on the CBS TV series "Hunted". This special series is brought to you by Pipl AMA, the AI investigator. AMA answers questions about individuals in your investigation. Learn more at https://pipl.com/ama

One of the few Russian KGB Spies left in the world, Jack Barsky, stops by the tent to discuss how he became a part of the Soviet KGB, infiltrated the United States and eventually defected from the KGB before being caught by the FBI. Welcome to Camp!!!

Send us a Text Message.In this episode, we answer inquiries from the HTB Mailbag.  Are you relying on online resources and phone communication to conduct remote research? Kathleen offers some tips to effectively communicate with repositories when conducting remote research. Are there strategies or resources to explore in order to successfully access newspaper publications that have not yet been digitized without traveling? Are you prepared to hand off your genealogical quest to an overseas researcher? Kathleen offers a framework of what's needed to uncover your immigrant ancestor's story using a professional overseas researcher.Be sure to bookmark linktr.ee/hittinthebricks for your one stop access to Kathleen Brandt, the host of Hittin' the Bricks with Kathleen. And, visit us on YouTube: Off the Wall with Kathleen John and Chewey video recorded specials. Hittin' the Bricks is produced through the not-for-profit, 501c3 TracingAncestors.org. Thanks to MyHeritage for their generous support to Hittin' the Bricks with Kathleen! Follow us on social media and subscribe to HTB with Kathleen in order to enter your name in our monthly MyHeritage Complete Package giveaway starting Jan 2024!

News You Can Use and Share! MyHeritage added 71 million historical records in March, including French censuses! MyHeritage added three important New York City historical records collections, including indices and images. MyHeritage has added a multi-photo scanner to the MH mobile app. The U.S. National Archives and Records Administration (NARA) in College Park, Maryland, has unveiled a new Mass Digitization Center. It will address digitizing records in various formats up to 10 times faster yearly. American Ancestors has announced the appointment of Ryan J. Woods as its new President and CEO. Ancestry announced its largest partnership with the U.S. National Archives and Records Administration (NARA) to date. As part of the project, Ancestry will invest over the next five years to digitize tens of millions of records that will be added to Ancestry.com. Ancestry has made a new record collection available to honor the 125,000 persons of Japanese descent who were unjustly imprisoned in the U.S. between December 1942 and January 1948. FindMyPast has added more recent new records to its collections of Scotland Deaths (1855-2024), England and Wales Deaths (2007-2024), and Northern Ireland Deaths (1980-2024). Listener Email Cathleen describes her research into her mother's paternal grandfather, Georg Sokop, including traditional and DNA investigations. She is looking for advice to extend her research. Don writes about Swedish research, including Swedish churches and membership lists, and the resources at Ancestry and ArchivDigital. Jean-Daniel wrote to thank us for sharing an email about Blaise Farny. He now has a great to-do list. He has located an Ivoryette photo of Farny from 1892, and is investigating to locate the original among family members so that he can see if anything is written on the back. Tom wrote to follow up on slide scanning, and to suggest resources for scanning long panorama photos. He also discusses the Stories Behind the Stars Project, which seeks to preserve and expand the information about the more than 421,000 Americans who lost their lives in WWII. Check the STARS website at https://www.storiesbehindthestars.org/. Nick let us know about his efforts to organize thousands of notes in Evernote, doing several each day. Drew discusses attending his 50th high school reunion, what a wonderful time we had, and how important it was. Drew will be presenting at the South Carolina Genealogical Society Conference on 12-13 July at the South Carolina Department of Archives and History in Columbia. George will also be attending and conducting personal research. Thank you to all our Patreon supporting members for their support. Your Patreon support helps us improve our technology and provide even more podcast content to you! You can join us for as little as $1 a month or as much as you'd like to contribute. Visit https://www.patreon.com/genealogyguys to get started. And don't forget to order Drew's new book, Generation by Generation: A Modern Approach to the Basics of Genealogy, from Genealogical Publishing Company (https://genealogical.com/) or Amazon.com. Please let us hear from you at genealogyguys@gmail.com.

Send us a Text Message.Let's get techy with the latest Artificial intelligence tool from FamilySearch that's rewriting the rules on historical record-sleuthing.Plus,  family reunion planning; mistakes made & lessons learned. Keep those genealogy questions coming!Be sure to bookmark linktr.ee/hittinthebricks for your one stop access to Kathleen Brandt, the host of Hittin' the Bricks with Kathleen. And, visit us on YouTube: Off the Wall with Kathleen John and Chewey video recorded specials. Hittin' the Bricks is produced through the not-for-profit, 501c3 TracingAncestors.org. Thanks to MyHeritage for their generous support to Hittin' the Bricks with Kathleen! Follow us on social media and subscribe to HTB with Kathleen in order to enter your name in our monthly MyHeritage Complete Package giveaway starting Jan 2024!

Have you ever peered into your family tree and found a story that's tangled, moving, and a little surprising? That's exactly what Kathleen and I discuss in our latest podcast episode.Kathleen answers two emails on air from the HTB Mailbag:1.  A compelling case is presented where a man seeks to understand his uncle's paternity, bringing to light the sensitive nature of uncovering hidden truths within our lineage. 2. A question on the ethics of genealogy research, emphasizing the importance of clear communication and honest cost transparency. Be sure to bookmark linktr.ee/hittinthebricks for your one stop access to Kathleen Brandt, the host of Hittin' the Bricks with Kathleen. And, visit us on YouTube: Off the Wall with Kathleen John and Chewey video recorded specials. Hittin' the Bricks is produced through the not-for-profit, 501c3 TracingAncestors.org. Thanks to MyHeritage for their generous support to Hittin' the Bricks with Kathleen! Follow us on social media and subscribe to HTB with Kathleen in order to enter your name in our monthly MyHeritage Complete Package giveaway starting Jan 2024!

News You Can Use and Share! MyHeritage added 168 million historical records in February. MyHeritage launched OldNews.com, a new website for exploring historical newspapers. MyHeritage introduced all-new profile pages with hints. Vivid-Pix announced the roll-out of Memory Stations, integrating scanning, its correction software, tagging, and more. Findmypast has begun digitizing, indexing, and publishing British Home Children records. The National Archives (TNA) announced that it will digitize the 1941 National Farm Survey records thanks to a generous grant from Lund Trust. DNA Segment with Diahan Southard In our DNA Segment, DNA expert Diahan Southard discusses Family Tree DNA and Y-DNA haplogroups with Drew Smith. Listener Email Laura writes about backup GEDCOM files and MyHeritage, and Daniel Horowitz responds. Jenna writes to respond to Sheila's quest to digitize and tag a 30” long x 6” high-resolution photograph. She shares FamilySearch's ability to tag people in a Memory at https://www.familysearch.org/en/help/helpcenter/article/tagging-people-in-a-memory. Anne writes in response to Jean Daniels' email about researching an ancestor. Anne cites Anabaptists in New York State. Kristen is seeking more advice for locating records for a missing family member, Arthur Tozer. Ashley wrote about changes that people make to FamilySearch records without sources. Thank you to all our Patreon supporting members for their support. Your Patreon support helps us improve our technology and provide even more podcast content to you! You can join us for as little as $1 a month or as much as you'd like to contribute. Visit https://www.patreon.com/genealogyguys to get started. And don't forget to order Drew's new book, Generation by Generation: A Modern Approach to the Basics of Genealogy, from Genealogical Publishing Company (https://genealogical.com/) or Amazon.com. Please let us hear from you at genealogyguys@gmail.com.

In episode #300 of Research Like a Pro, Diana and Nicole discuss the evolution of their genealogy research methodology, Research Like a Pro (RLP), over the years, focusing on past, present, and future perspectives.  Past Developments: Technology: Initially, Diana and Nicole utilized tools like PAF and Ancestral Quest for family trees, Google Sheets for research logs, and Evernote for notes. They also used a lot of paper files and some digital files for organization. Genealogy Methods: Early methods included using FHL book indexes, census research, and writing letters to courthouses. DNA: Diana mentions a Y-DNA study with the Roystons at Sorenson and using Ancestry DNA for the Cox project, and focusing on high-level ethnicity estimates, while Nicole speaks about testing three of her four grandparents. Present Innovations: Technology: Diana and Nicole now incorporate Family Tree Maker, Airtable for research logs, and digital tools like Grammarly and Canva for productivity and images. Genealogy Methods: Modern strategies involve using the FamilySearch Wiki and Catalog, digitized microfilms, hiring researchers for onsite record lookups, and leveraging tax, probate, land, and deed records. DNA: RLP with DNA process is used extensively for client cases, focusing on autosomal DNA, genetic networks, third-party tools like WATO, and further testing in Y and mitochondrial DNA.  Future Directions: Technology: Anticipated advancements include the possible use of Family Historian for tree management, Airtable enhancements with AI, and integrating documents with AI through Notion. Genealogy Methods: They plan to leverage FamilySearch's whole text search capabilities. DNA: Future plans involve expanding coverage with MyHeritage, enhancing Y-DNA and mtDNA surname projects, and employing third-party tools like Banyan for addressing pedigree collapse and endogamy. They also mention the importance of solving brick walls with DNA and confirming ancestral lines. Throughout the episode, Diana and Nicole emphasize the importance of adapting to new technologies and methodologies in genealogical research, while also stressing the significance of responsible AI use, citing specific examples of AI assistance in their work.   Links Ancestry DNA Match Downloader - https://sites.google.com/view/colleyvillegenealogy/member-contributions/ancestry-dna-match-downloader  https://www.usgenweb.org/ https://www.familysearch.org/en/  Family Tree Maker software - https://www.mackiev.com/ftm/ https://www.wikitree.com/  https://www.familysearch.org/library/books/  https://www.grammarly.com/  https://airtable.com/  https://www.canva.com/  https://www.evernote.com/  https://dnapainter.com/tools/probability https://trello.com/ Sponsor – Newspapers.com For listeners of this podcast, Newspapers.com is offering new subscribers 20% off a Publisher Extra subscription so you can start exploring today. Just use the code “FamilyLocket” at checkout.  Research Like a Pro Resources Airtable Universe - Nicole's Airtable Templates - https://www.airtable.com/universe/creator/usrsBSDhwHyLNnP4O/nicole-dyer  Airtable Research Logs Quick Reference - by Nicole Dyer - https://familylocket.com/product/airtable-research-logs-for-genealogy-quick-reference/ Research Like a Pro: A Genealogist's Guide book by Diana Elder with Nicole Dyer on Amazon.com - https://amzn.to/2x0ku3d 14-Day Research Like a Pro Challenge Workbook - digital - https://familylocket.com/product/14-day-research-like-a-pro-challenge-workbook-digital-only/ and spiral bound - https://familylocket.com/product/14-day-research-like-a-pro-challenge-workbook-spiral-bound/  Research Like a Pro Webinar Series 2024 - monthly case study webinars including documentary evidence and many with DNA evidence - https://familylocket.com/product/research-like-a-pro-webinar-series-2024/  Research Like a Pro eCourse - independent study course -  https://familylocket.com/product/research-like-a-pro-e-course/ RLP Study Group - upcoming group and email notification list - https://familylocket.com/services/research-like-a-pro-study-group/ Research Like a Pro with DNA Resources Research Like a Pro with DNA: A Genealogist's Guide to Finding and Confirming Ancestors with DNA Evidence book by Diana Elder, Nicole Dyer, and Robin Wirthlin - https://amzn.to/3gn0hKx Research Like a Pro with DNA eCourse - independent study course -  https://familylocket.com/product/research-like-a-pro-with-dna-ecourse/ RLP with DNA Study Group - upcoming group and email notification list - https://familylocket.com/services/research-like-a-pro-with-dna-study-group/ Thank you Thanks for listening! We hope that you will share your thoughts about our podcast and help us out by doing the following: Write a review on iTunes or Apple Podcasts. If you leave a review, we will read it on the podcast and answer any questions that you bring up in your review. Thank you! Leave a comment in the comment or question in the comment section below. Share the episode on Twitter, Facebook, or Pinterest. Subscribe on iTunes, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, or your favorite podcast app. Sign up for our newsletter to receive notifications of new episodes - https://familylocket.com/sign-up/ Check out this list of genealogy podcasts from Feedspot: Top 20 Genealogy Podcasts - https://blog.feedspot.com/genealogy_podcasts/

We kick off Season 4 of Hittin' the Bricks with Kathleen covering military research at the National Archives, St. Louis with Lori Berdak Miller of Redbird Research. What if your ancestor's military personnel records were lost in the 1973  Fire?  Lori gives hints on reconstructing these lost records.Her passion as a document retriever and military researcher shines through as she shares her finds within these military archival records. Contact Lori at Redbird ResearchBe sure to bookmark linktr.ee/hittinthebricks for your one stop access to Kathleen Brandt, the host of Hittin' the Bricks with Kathleen. And, visit us on YouTube: Off the Wall with Kathleen John and Chewey video recorded specials. Hittin' the Bricks is produced through the not-for-profit, 501c3 TracingAncestors.org. Thanks to MyHeritage for their generous support to Hittin' the Bricks with Kathleen! Be sure to follow us on social media and subscribe to HTB with Kathleen in order to enter your name in our monthly MyHeritage Complete Package giveaway starting Jan 2024!

פרופ׳ יניב ארליך, מי שהיה המדען ראשי של חברת MyHeritage ופרופסור למדעי המחשב באוניברסיטת קולומביה, מוביל את חברת Eleven Therapeutics, שמנסה לעשות מהפכה בכל הנוגע לפיתוח תרופות וחיסונים בשיטת ה-RNAi. דיברנו על תרופות הרזיה, פיתוחים מתקדמים בביולוגיה ושלל נושאים אחרים.   נותני החסות לפרק: הפרק בחסות חברת Cato Networks הפרק עם עידן מקייטו נטוורקס

News You Can Use and Share! Don't miss the opportunity to win a free MyHeritage DNA Kit. Listen to the MyHeritage ad later in this episode for details on submitting your entry to our raffle. MyHeritage recapped their activities in 2023: 4M DNA kits in their database 9M faces tagged with Photo Tagger 700M historical records added in 366 new collections 320M new Family Tree profiles added 4M MyHeritage and Reimagine mobile app downloaded 19M new Theories of Family Relativity™ New AI tools added: PhotoDater™, AI Record Finder™, and AI Biographer™ 3M photo dates estimated with PhotoDater 26M photos uploaded 2,112 webinars on Legacy Family Tree Webinars 605 articles added to the MyHeritage Wiki George recaps MyHeritage's Historical Record Collections added in December 2023. Drew recaps FamilySearch's 2023 highlights. FamilySearch announced the historic release of the 1931 Census of Canada. Drew shares what to expect from FamilySearch in 2024. DNA Segment Our popular DNA Segment returns with expert Diahan Southard and Drew Smith in conversation about 23andMe. Listener Email Mike writes about genealogy podcasts and the lack of references made to the newspaper research site, Old Fulton New York Postcards website at https://www.fultonhistory.com/ for a collection of New York newspapers and postcard images, and Advantage Archives at https://www.advantagearchives.com/. Sheila writes concerning how to get a “long photo” (30” long x 6” high) scanned and then how to locate software to tag each person's face with their name. The Guys suggest obtaining advice from archivists at university archives and special collections, and state/provincial/national archives, to find out who offer large scanning jobs services. Julie writes to discuss her and her daughter's interesting DNA matches (and non-matches) with another individual on different websites. Dennis's 40 years of collecting data in Germany and Ireland was entered into Family Tree Maker and uploaded to Ancestry. The data seems to have disappeared and he asks for suggestions. He also seeks suggestions about how he and his sisters can/should format the family history they are planning to compile. Laurie writes to ask about the possibility of a researcher being able to bulk-download data from databases such as Ancestry for a specific county. Diana writes to advise us that there is a law in New York state requiring that each county have a county historian to help preserve and promote the history of that county. They can guide you to resources and other organizations. There is a website at https://www.aphnys.gov where you can identify and contact these people. Judy asks for advice and recommendations about sorting potential ancestors who share the same name in a specific area at the same time. Tom has inherited family photos, slides, and negatives from his mother. He is seeking information about scanners to effectively digitize these things. George suggests the Kodak Slide N Scan with a 5” color LCD screen which scans to an SD or SDHS card. Thank you to all our Patreon supporting members for their support. Your Patreon support helps us improve our technology and provide even more podcast content to you! You can join us for as little as $1 a month or as much as you'd like to contribute. Visit https://www.patreon.com/genealogyguys to get started. Please also tell your friends and your genealogical society about our free podcasts, blog, and the Genealogy Guys Learn subscription education website. And don't forget to order Drew's new book, Generation by Generation: A Modern Approach to the Basics of Genealogy, from Genealogical Publishing Company (https://genealogical.com/) or Amazon.com. Please let us hear from you at genealogyguys@gmail.com.

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News You Can Use and Share The Genealogy Guys Learn site is still on sale through January 1, 2024! MyHeritage announces the release of a new exclusive collection: marriage certificates for North Rhine and Westphalia from 1874 through 1899. MyHeritage announces the release of AI Record Finder™, an interactive, free text chat to help locate historical records about an ancestor among MH's 20 billion records. MyHeritage announces the release of AI Biographer™, which compiles a Wikipedia-like article about a person's life. It uses details from matching historical records and family tree profiles. The Society of Genealogists has officially reopened at its new address on Wharf Road in London, England. The Society of Genealogists has launched a brand-new search tool called SoG Explore. The Guys give a shout-out to Graham Walter, who has been named Chairman of the Society of Genealogists' Trustees. Scottish Indexes reached a new milestone with the addition of 180,000 prison record entries among over half a million records from 38 Scottish Prisons. Visit https://www.scottishindexes.com/ScotlandsCriminalDatabase.aspx. Drew recaps the highlights of the newest record releases at FamilySearch from October and November 2023. Listener Email Ashley asks about uploading Ancestry DNA results to MyHeritage as compared with taking a test there. Ashley also asks about searching probate court books for records of the institutionalization of a great-grand-uncle in Dayton, Ohio, and needs suggestions to help find his records. Jean Daniel from Metz, France, asks for suggestions about locating records for a 4x grandfather who spent some years in the U.S. Kelly is looking for ideas to help locate records about her great aunt, Wilhemine Mae Rauch (b. 1909 in Dayton, Montgomery, Ohio, USA), and twice married to Floyd Stevens. Listener suggestions are also requested. The Guys give a shout-out to Scott Fisher for his years of work on the Extreme Genes Podcast, which is ending this month. The Guys recommend a new podcast by Mike Scozzari called “Roots: Everyone Has a Story,” which can be found at https://www.michaelscozzari.com/podcast. Drew and George talk about some of the topics most likely to dominate in 2024, including AI, DNA, and conferences. Thank you to all our Patreon supporting members for their support. Your Patreon support helps us improve our technology and provide even more podcast content to you! You can join us for as little as $1 a month or as much as you'd like to contribute. Visit https://www.patreon.com/genealogyguys to get started. Please also tell your friends and your genealogical society about our free podcasts, blog, and our Genealogy Guys Learn subscription education website. And don't forget to order Drew's new book, Generation by Generation: A Modern Approach to the Basics of Genealogy, from Genealogical Publishing Company (https://genealogical.com/) or Amazon.com. Please let us hear from you at genealogyguys@gmail.com.