The Family Histories Podcast (UK), free from wherever you get your podcasts, “aims to be a positive, conversational, fun show about family history and our family historians – the often un-sung heroes tirelessly breathing life back into our collective social history.”
Each episode features an interview by Andrew Martin with a genealogy-addicted guest, finding out about how they got hooked on family history, how they research, and their challenges and thoughts on the genealogy industry. The guest then shares a life story of one of the most fascinating relatives they’ve uncovered in their research before facing the dreaded brick wall – where they plea to listeners for help.
In the 8th series from November, there are four episodes available to view now:
‘The Marchioness’ with Bob Sorrentino
When a Marchioness takes charge and enriches the arts, and access to education for women.
Series Eight, Episode One. Released: 5th November 2024.
‘The Twin’ with Sylvia Valentine
When a twin’s traits echo throughout their siblings and their descendants.
‘The Collier’ with Adam Simpson-York
When a man goes from the danger of the mines to the horrors of the Death Railway.
‘The Nightingale’ with Danielle and Dr. Galeet Dardashti
When a man becomes a singing sensation during a power cut.
Three more episodes are coming in the series, and many more are in the archive.