https://www.exploreyourgenealogy.co.uk/podcast The Really Useful Podcast from the Family History Federation. In each episode, Joe Saunders introduces a topic from the family history world, to discuss with some experts in that field. en-gb Wed, 14 Oct 2026 11:36:14 +0100 Wed, 14 Oct 2026 11:36:14 +0100 http://www.rssboard.org/rss-specification Beachshore Design Online Management System support@beachshore.co.uk (Support) Copyright: (c) Family History Federation https://www.exploreyourgenealogy.co.uk/images/KCBrfnFt8gUbPdByxX8P2bc2bc.png https://www.exploreyourgenealogy.co.uk/podcast 3000 3000 Discussion on a wide range of family history themes. false Family History Federation Family History Federation support@beachshore.co.uk history, local history, family history, house history Family history research can quickly become an expensive hobby. However, there is a wealth of free resources that we can use to help with our research while keeping costs down. We discuss some of the different free (online and in-person) resources available in this episode. Wed, 27 Sep 2023 09:26:41 +0100 p23Jt6QpLiI0OxNvfZge Many of us will have questioned at some point in our research whether our ancestors were really married. In this episode our guests discuss how you can tell if people were married or not, share some stories and offer tips, including to use Rebecca Probert’s, Marriage Law for Genealogists. Wed, 27 Sep 2023 09:26:56 +0100 krwFrTy1qisaWJi0odDL People in the past moved about a lot more than we might think. In this episode our guests discuss the historical migration of people within Britain, including the kind of movements you might find in your family tree, what this can tell us and how we can research migrating ancestors. Wed, 27 Sep 2023 09:27:08 +0100 UsaKvI5BfmOtyvsiTWvu Local and social history are closely linked with family history. They enable us to discover more about our ancestors’ lives, adding detail to core information about life events. Our speakers discuss the value of local and social history and how to incorporate it into our research. Wed, 27 Sep 2023 09:27:25 +0100 SmaWgJUW8bklMeSUZQ17 In recent years DNA has become increasingly prominent in family history research, offering a method to complement our other sources or fill a gap in their absence. In this episode our guests share their advice on starting out with DNA. Mon, 11 Dec 2023 11:24:56 +0000 dVc5kFb5HLNFKLBW8icq Proof is critical when building our family trees. We must use good methodology to gather evidence to prove our family history. Our guests discuss the importance of proof to family history research and offer some advice. Mon, 11 Dec 2023 11:47:51 +0000 IURnPDv685r9CDx9SkeJ It is important and fascinating to research the women in our family histories. In this episode we discuss different things to consider and ways to approach researching, often forgotten, women. Mon, 28 Oct 2024 10:46:13 +0000 cBWNELv4y1RNcYGKNh5i Archives are key to family history and visiting them is essential to developing your research. Our guests demystify archives and dispel any fears you may have starting to use them. Mon, 28 Oct 2024 10:56:23 +0000 F7DrbQ52ShJ2BtpcIgP8 Many of us will have ancestry from Yorkshire, the largest (and some say greatest) English county. Our guests share things to consider when researching your Yorkshire family history. Mon, 28 Oct 2024 11:00:15 +0000 w1tLJ3jugQTu3wmGuNHe Talks are a great part of our family history world where we learn from one another. In this episode we discuss what makes a good talk and share advice on organising them. Mon, 28 Oct 2024 11:00:50 +0000 vc6hu7rzpjivVZZMbBEt Some of our ancestors were amateur and professional sportspeople. Our guests discuss important things to know when researching sporting ancestors. Mon, 28 Oct 2024 11:11:29 +0000 8sXN80waUGcnFcexoPg5 Progressing our research past the nineteenth century can mean developing our skills and knowledge. In this episode we discuss how to research our ancestors into the eighteenth century. Mon, 28 Oct 2024 11:13:59 +0000 KRPGXK2QkV9ZLgns9LQS DNA is now a key part of genealogical research. In this episode our guests discuss what to do with DNA matches, once you have taken your tests. Tue, 02 Dec 2025 12:11:16 +0000 iRGFMPjOx5ISFX0j854q It is possible to get a great deal of family history information from a gravestone. In this episode, our guests discuss how best to go about this rewarding task. Tue, 02 Dec 2025 12:16:10 +0000 nATQVczQYBtQfNnvtCVc In this episode our guests consider the things it is good to know when researching ancestors in this county, including mention of the work of the Hampshire Genealogical Society Tue, 02 Dec 2025 12:28:36 +0000 dZfuMABbw398GdPv8pLE The items we inherit can tell us a great deal about our family histories. In this episode we discuss the kinds of objects ad stories we might have and important considerations including change over time and gender. Tue, 02 Dec 2025 12:34:56 +0000 bEDceHHKdgul06lfjwh7 In this episode on Cheshire research our guests talk about researching family history in the county, with particular focus on the work of the Family History Society of Cheshire Tue, 02 Dec 2025 12:42:39 +0000 WvlYP1LGwFF4Y9nbbXAT Artificial Intelligence is increasingly part of the world of family history. In this episode we discuss what AI can do to help us with our genealogy, and some of the issues with it. Tue, 02 Dec 2025 12:44:52 +0000 8Id4iaZSoELVJwqUlF1H