Podcast Episodes

Pursuing Your German Past: A Chat With Sue Schlichting

Episode 2546

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Ever wondered what secrets your German ancestors might be hiding? You're not alone. 44 million Americans claim German heritage, making Germans the largest immigrant group i…

Published on 5 months, 3 weeks ago

Weston History: BAAC to the Future by Way of the Past

Episode 2545

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Listen in as we speak with Angela Hagenbach and Vincent Bell about keeping Weston MO, history alive.

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Published on 6 months, 1 week ago

Unraveling Forensic Genealogy With Juli Whittaker

Episode 2544

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Unlock the secrets of forensic genealogy in this episode of Hittin’ the Bricks with Kathleen! 

Genealogist Julie Whittaker specializes in military repatriation, mineral righ…

Published on 6 months, 3 weeks ago

Ancestors' Financial Footprints: Meet Heather Jenkins

Episode 2543

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Are you underutilizing Tax Records?
Tax records offer genealogists a treasure trove of information beyond just confirming where ancestors lived. They reveal financial circum…

Published on 7 months ago

Patriots vs. Loyalists: Revolutionary Discoveries

Episode 2542

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Revolutionary War research presents unique genealogical challenges, as records are scattered across multiple countries and unconventional sources. Kathleen answers audience…

Published on 7 months, 3 weeks ago

Hidden Identity: Women's History & Irish American Heritage

Episode 2541

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Most family trees contain unexpected branches, but few conversations address the complex relationship between Irish American and African American heritage as candidly as ou…

Published on 8 months, 1 week ago

Overturning Folklore: The Real Lives of Our Female Ancestors

Episode 2540

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The stories of our female ancestors are often stripped down to the simplest narratives – they were farm wives, mothers, teachers – but beneath these sanitized descriptions …

Published on 8 months, 4 weeks ago

Unveiling History Through Poetry: Glenn North

Episode 2539

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Join us with Glenn North, Director of Inclusive Learning and Creative Impact at the Museum of Kansas City, as we talk about the vital connection between art, history, and s…

Published on 9 months, 2 weeks ago

Secrets from a Genealogy Librarian: Sherri Camp

Episode 2538

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Unlock the secrets of your ancestry with Sherri Camp, our featured genealogy librarian from the Topeka and Shawnee County Public Library. 

Join us as Sherri takes us on her …

Published on 10 months ago

E-Book Publishing: From Research to Reunions

Episode 2537

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Unlock the secrets of turning your family's rich history into a dynamic digital treasure trove with the help of Amazon's Kindle Direct Publishing. Discover how digital publ…

Published on 10 months, 2 weeks ago