What could a computer find if it looked at all of your DNA matches at once? Arun Konanur of Discovering New Ancestors explains genealogical bioinformatics, why his tools can’t hallucinate, and how 18 cousins helped him find an ancestor’s sister. Plus: tables, a must-read book, and tea is spilled about the NARA closures.
Judy Nimer Muhn, owner of Lineage Journeys, has been researching her own family since she was 12. In this episode, she makes the case for taking genealogical intuition seriously, backed by real science rather than mysticism. Plus: a Microsoft Copilot tip for transcribing old letters, and a crazy viral DNA story debunked.
If you’ve been trying to keep up with everything MyHeritage has been releasing, Daniel Horowitz is the person to ask. And at RootsTech 2026, he had a lot to share: Scribe AI, Gaia, Family Graph, Country Flags, full genome DNA testing, and a major upcoming records collection he teased and then absolutely refused to name. Here’s everything he told us.
Kate Guanci, founder of Archoral, says she looks at family history “upside down.” We sat down with her at RootsTech 2026 to talk about why she walked away from the traditional family tree, and what she built instead.
In this very special episode, Vivid-Pix CEO Rick Voight shares how photo restoration and photo Reminiscence Therapy are transforming the way families preserve stories and support memory care.
In this episode, Tami and Elizabeth discuss the concept of “reverse genealogy” with professional genealogist Cheri Hudson Passey, who recently authored a book on the subject.
In this episode, Tami and Elizabeth discuss Elizabeth’s participation in the August WikiTree Challenge with special guest Eowyn Langholf, WikiTree Community Manager.
After a brief hiatus, Elizabeth and Tami return to the recording booth! This episode delves into Tami’s journey toward joining the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR), exploring why membership is worth considering for genealogists and offering guidance on how to begin the application process.
Co-hosts Elizabeth and Tami discuss the 2025 RootsTech Conference and interview special guest Gena Philibert-Ortega.
Ready to set your genealogy goals? In this episode, co-hosts Elizabeth and Tami share strategies for setting and successfully reaching…