This week I thought I’d return to
the topic of how to go about developing new skills and
educating ourselves in the ways of the genealogist. One very simple and frugal way is to listen
to podcasts.
Family history podcasts seem to abound, but I’ve chosen just a few to give a taste of what's available. From
both the UK and the US, their presenters discuss areas of special interest and share
stories of success in growing family trees.
These can range from cold case murders to house histories, parish
records to software reviews. Most podcasts provide a brief summary of the content of each episode, allowing you
to pick one on a subject that interests you or that will help you tackle a brick wall.
Some of the presenters are sponsored by commercial organisations, some are independent enthusiasts, and some are professional historians. All share a common passion for exploring the past and sharing their knowledge.
Being easily downloadable, podcasts are great for a long journey – unless, of course, you’re the driver and the
spoken word tends to send you to sleep! However you plan on listening to them, do try one or two of these out:
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