So Many Genealogy-Related YouTube Channels, So Little Time!

Are you taking advantage of all the videos posted on YouTube related to genealogy and family history research?

For the most part, I often just stumble across videos of interest embedded in a blog post or similar that I am reading.  Once watching the video, I will see what other videos were created by the same source – basically, I check out the “channel” in which the video was found.  Think of these channels kind of like tv channels except instead of NBC, ABC, CBS, etc., you have NARA, LOC, LVA, Ancestry, etc.

Since these platforms can be overwhelming, this is where finding “channels” of interest is key! 

Do know that on YouTube when you visit a new channel, a video will start up immediately, so you will possibly want to pause that video and/or have your sound off as you explore.

Let’s look at a few of the genealogy-related ones that I am aware of or searched out as I wrote this post:

US National Archives

Library of Congress

Smithsonian (there are also separate channels for the various component museums)

FamilySearch

Ancestry

American Ancestors

Genealogy Roadshow (Seasons 1 & 2)

BYU Family History Library

Library of Virginia

Lisa Louise Cooke’s Genealogy Gems

Dear Myrtle

The Swedish Genealogy Guide

Nick Thorne, The Nosey Genealogist (British Family History)

As you can see there is a quite a bit of diversity in who/what has a channel – from national institutions like NARA to state-level ones like the Library of Virginia to individuals.

Something I like about videos is that I can listen to them in the background as I am doing other work (or fun).  Then, if something catches my ear, I can pull up the viewer, rewind, and then actually “watch” a segment of interest.

If you know of family history-related YouTube channels that are must "check out" for our community, please post a comment!

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Genealogy TV Show Updates -- Genealogy Roadshow and Finding Your Roots

When Who Do You Think Your Are? finished its summer season, I know many who went into genealogy TV programming withdrawal.

Well, there is some relief in sight!

Finding Your Roots will return to PBS on January 5, 2016 with its 3^rd season.  The new season will include Julianne Moore, Shonda Rhimes, Neil Patrick Harris, Julianna Marguiles and more.

Genealogy Roadshow will also return to PBS on May 17, 2016 with its 3^rd season with participants from Boston, Miami, Houston, Los Angeles, and more.  Videos from Season 1 are online here.

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Genealogy Roadshow TONIGHT + Season 2 Archive + Season 3 Casting Call!

Catch another episode of Genealogy Roadshow Tonight!  Season 2 (started 13 January) episodes continue to air through 24 February.

Missed an episode?  Not a problem, you can watch Season 2 episodes here.  There is also a tab on this page with an archive for Season 1.

Interested in being cast for Season 3?  You can fill out a casting application.

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PBS’ "Genealogy Roadshow" Season Two Premieres 13 January 2015

Last week we talked about the upcoming season of WDYTYA and this week we do the same for Genealogy Roadshow. Genealogy Roadshow fans will be happy to hear that the next season will start on 13 January 2015, 8ET on PBS.

From descendants of the infamous pirate Blackbeard to heroes of the Holocaust, PBS’ Genealogy Roadshow uncovers family secrets in the series’ second season, which premieres Tuesday, January 13, 2015, at 8:00 p.m. ETand airs every Tuesdaythrough February 24 (check local listings). Part detective story, part emotional journey, Genealogy Roadshow combines history and science to uncover fascinating stories of diverse Americans in and around St. Louis, Philadelphia and New Orleans.  Each individual’s story links to a larger community (and in some cases, national) history, to become part of America’s rich cultural tapestry.

You can read the full press release here.

Interested in catching up on the genealogy-themed tv shows?  Read our recent post Archives of Popular Genealogy Programs -- Too busy before? Now you can catch up!

What has been your favorite episode of Genealogy Roadshow so far?

What has been the most valuable “lesson” you have learned from the show?

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Archives of Popular Genealogy Programs -- Too busy before? Now you can catch up!

With the holiday season, after we’ve celebrated with family and before we return to work, we sometimes find ourselves with a bit of spare time.

If you find yourself in that situation, and you just want to take it easy on the couch or in your comfy chair, this might be the time to catch up on Finding Your Roots.  Full episode videos are available.

You can also catch some full episodes of another popular show, Who Do You Think You Are? via Youtube.

Or, if you’ve been crazy busy and didn’t have time for Genealogy Roadshow, the Season 1 episodes are available (Season 2 will premiere next month).

And, talking about videos ... don’t forget that the NGS has a YouTube channel with FREE-to-the-public videos and members can access these and other members-only videos via the NGS website.  These may have been mentioned last and they are not the “least!”

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Do You Live in the Philly Area? Have an Interesting Genealogy Story? Genealogy Roadshow is Currently Casting for Philadelphia

We often talk about Who Do You Think You Are (see Related Articles below) and that is not the only genealogically-themed TV show for us to view.  We have previously also mentioned Genealogy Roadshow, History Detectives, Finding Your Roots with Henry Louis Gates, Jr, and others.

You can currently catch this season’s episodes of Genealogy Roadshow – Austin, San Francisco, Nashville, and Detroit – online. 

If you live in the Philadelphia area, you still have a chance to participate in that episode (taping in October), since the show is currently casting there.  Watch the same website for any future casting notices.

Is there a family legend you would like to explore? Is there a missing piece or person in your family tree you’ve always wondered about?

Do you believe you might be connected to our nation's rich history and folklore?

Have you discovered an ancestral link to a founding father or an American icon?

Is there a family story passed down for generations you would like investigated and finally answered?

If so, we’d love to hear from you! To apply to have your story told on national television, please complete the application form. Please note our casting staff will contact you if your information is being considered.

The neat element of Genealogy Roadshow is that the stories are all the stories of readers like you and I.  Not to say that “our” readers are not famous in their own right !

If you have previously participated in a Genealogy Roadshow program, tell us what you thought about the experience (the not just what was shown on TV elements!).

Related Articles:

+ Season 5 of WDYTYA starts 23 July!

+ WDYTYA is not just a US or UK Phenomenon ....

+ Behind the scenes at Who Do You Think You Are (WDYTYA) ...

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Season 5 of WDYTYA starts 23 July!

Currently the 2014 FIFA World Cup is keeping many of us glued to our televisions as we watch Soccer (most of the world calls it football).  Come 23 July, our genealogical community will turn its collective attention to Season 5 of ‘Who Do You Think You Are?’ (on TLC)

This season will features journeys with Valerie Bertinelli, Jesse Tyler Ferguson, Lauren Graham, Kelsey Grammer, Cynthia Nixon, Rachel McAdams and her sister, Kayleen McAdams.

Interested in other family history focused TV programming?  Check these out:

+ Genealogy Roadshow Season 2 is casting

+ History Detectives starts 1 July 2014 (check out the video library, organized by season) 

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