Ahmad Corbitt, President of the Cherry Hill Stake and Public Affairs Director (NYC) of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, speaks with Megan Smolenyak about the Mid-Atlantic African-American Genealogy Conference.

Casey Zahn, professional genealogist and author, speaks with Megan Smolenyak about how to get kids interested in genealogy, the MAAAGC conference and this year's FGS conference.

Reginald Washington, African American genealogy subject expert and archivist for the National Archives, speaks about the Freedmen's Bureau records and the Southern Claims Commission at MAAAGC, the Mid-Atlantic African American Genealogy Conference.

Rick Kittles, Co-founder of  the DNA testing company African Ancestry, talks with Megan Smolenyak at the Mid-Atlantic African-American Genealogy Conference (MAAAGC).

Shamele Jordon, professional genealogist and podcaster, speaks with Megan Smolenyak at the Mid-Atlantic African American Genealogy Conference.

Innovation in genealogy software starts with ideas that lead to better design. This video discusses 10 things that genealogy software should do but currently doesn't. 

Match your genealogy knowledge against a grade schooler to determine: Are You Smarter than a Grade School Genealogist?  In this episode, Nathan, a 4th grader from Arizona introduces DNA.

Ever heard of the Flying Zacchinis?  Any idea why they might have a cannon on their headstone? Genealogy Guys George Morgan and Drew Smith take us down under Tampa to learn more about this famous family.  Roots Television

There's one thing we all agree on. We're all related.  Learn a bit about genealogical math.

The Footnote Team, together with the National Archives, recently completed a 5-month project to bring the Vietnam Memorial Wall online, making it searchable and interactive.

Genealogy Guys George Morgan and Drew Smith take us down under Tampa, Florida as they uncover the surprising history of the "master and servant" buried beneath the Ashley family monument.  Roots Television

An interview with Ron Higgins, President of the California African American Genealogical Society (CAAGS), a the 2007 Southern California Jamboree.

New to Roots Television?  Not sure how on-demand internet television works?  Roots Television offers free genealogy and family history videos online, 24/7.  Take this tour of the site and learn helpful hints for making the most of your experience.  Roots Television

Music from the award-winning Crisptones Band.  Written by Mark Crisp, this song will tug at your heartstrings and make you feel good all over.  The Crisptones were just nominated in 2007 for 17th Annual Los Angeles Music Awards - Session 3, and Mark was recently a winning finalist in the 11th Annual Unisong International Song Writing Competition.  See more Crisptones music.  Roots Television

Dick Eastman interviews Stephen Morse, creator of "One-Step" genealogy at the 2007 FGS Conference in Fort Wayne, Indiana.  The One-Step tools provide more powerful interfaces for searching online databases.  Roots Television

Dick Eastman gives an insider view of the "Who Do You Think You Are Live!" 2007 National History Show held in London on May 5-7.   Roots Television

Grammy Award-winning artists Kenneth Gamble delivers the keynote address at the 16th National Family Reunion Conference held March 2007 in Philadelphia, PA.  Mr. Gamble is co-founder of the Philly Sound and founder of the non-profit Universal Companies.  He is a pioneer in urban redevelopment, seeking to create social change through improving local economies and educational opportunities one neighborhood at a time.  Roots Television

Megan Smolenyak provides a tour of Iceland's new deCODEme DNA test by sharing the results of her husband's recent test, which explores the medical, ancestral, comparative and physical trait aspects of the test.

Susan Lumas shares her very own Psychic Roots tale at the WDYTYA? Live! and National History Show in London.   Roots Television

Finding records online can be challenging.  In her 2006 AAHGS lecture, "Where Should I Start: Beginning research on Ancestry.com," expert Adele Marcum provides a comprehensive overview and answers common questions.  Roots Television

Angela Walton-Raji discusses "Beyond the Dawes Rolls.  Black Indian Genealogy East of the Mississippi." at the 2006 AAHGS Conference.  In 4 parts. Roots Television

Beth Wilson presents her lecture, "Trails Back, Tracing Ancestors in Slavery through Census, Probate, and Land Records", at the 2006 AAHGS Conference. In 3 parts.  Roots Television

Dr. Quintard Taylor gives the plenary address, "Roots West: African American History in the Trans Mississippi West", at the 2006 AAHGS Conference in Salt Lake City, UT.  (35 min) Roots Television

Howard Dodson, Chief of the Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture of the New York Library, speaks at the 2006 AAHGS Conference in Salt Lake City, UT.  (in 3 parts) Roots Television

Discover what records African-Americans can use to trace their family history.  In this presentation, "Finding Records of Your Ancestors: 1870 to Present", given at the 2006 AAHGS Conference, Mary Hill provides tips on what records to look for and where to find them. Roots Television

Spencer Crew, Chief Executive Officer of the Cincinnati National Underground Railroad Freedom Center, discusses and activities and achievements of the Underground Railroad.  Lecture presented at the 2006 AAHGS Conference.  (in 4 parts) Roots Television

Expanded Books sits down with Jon Entine, author of Abraham's Children: Race, Identity, and the DNA of the Chosen People.  Roots Television

Jon Entine, author of Abraham's Children: Race, Identity, and the DNA of the Chosen People speaks at the 2007 IAJGS Conference in Salt Lake City.  Topics include human migration of the Y-chromosome, three major genetic groupings of Jews, the origins of Ethiopian Jews, and the migration of mtDNA. For more information, visit the official Abraham's Children website. Roots Television

See how a DNA swab test in done.  Quick and easy!  Produced by Nick Sherman of Fou Films.  Roots Television.

Tour the renovated and expanded Genealogy Center of the Allen County Public Library, which holds more than 340,000 printed volumes of genealogy and family history documentation. (Part 1 of 2)  Roots Television

Tour the renovated and expanded Genealogy Center of the Allen County Public Library, which holds more than 340,000 printed volumes of genealogy and family history documentation. (Part 2 of 2)  Roots Television

Episode 107 from the popular PBS Ancestors series.  Meet Colette DeVerge, who begins the search for her African ancestors after a change meeting with Alex Haley, and learn from experts how African Americans can successfully search for their ancestors.  (in 4 parts) 

Episode 207 from the popular PBS Ancestors seris.  Cemetery records are a favorite resource of genealogists, and for good reason. They often contain clues to long sought dates, family relationships, military service and more. Topics include tombstone inscriptions, sextons records, photobases, transcription, and more.  To purchase copies of this program on VHS or DVD, visit Ancestors.com 

Episode 208 from the popular PBS Ancestors series.  Because of their broadness of scope, census records  are an invaluable resource to virtually every genealogist. Learn why census records are called "mini-biographies," where to find U.S. census records, how they are organized, and how to use the soundex index.  Also learn how Darius Gray  used census records to find his family, and hear tips from professional genealogist Elizabeth Shown Mills.  (in 5 parts)  To purchase copies of this program on VHS or DVD, visit Ancestors.com

Episode 203 from the popular PBS Ancestors series.  Compiled records —comprised of information gathered, assembled, and with a bit of luck, indexed from other sources— are usually an enormous time saver in genealogical research.  To purchase copies of this program on VHS or DVD, visit Ancestors.com

Episode 202 from the popular PBS Ancestors series.  Some people believe that genealogical research is conducted exclusively in archives and libraries, but the reality is that one of the richest resources is right at home.  To purchase copies of this program on VHS or DVD, visit Ancestors.com

Episode 102 from the popular PBS Ancestors series.  Featuring the story of Fabiana Chiu and her quest to document her story from China through Peru and finally, to New York City.  It also features and interview with journalist Bill Zimmerman, author of "How To Tape Instant Oral Biographies." (in 2 parts) 

Episode 204 from the popular PBS Ancestors series.  While genealogy can still be done without computers, most people who have been researching their roots from pre-technology days will testify to how much more progress they have made with a computer.  To purchase copies of this program on VHS or DVD, visit Ancestors.com

Episode 101 from the popular PBS Ancestors series.  Victor Villasenor, best-selling author of "Rain of Gold," tells how discovering his roots changed his life.  Featuring guest expert Desmond Allen.  Roots Television

Episode 109 from the popular PBS Ancestors series. Computers allow genealogists to discover, store, access, and share family history information with speed and convenience the average hobbyist wouldn’t have thought possible even a few years ago.  Featuring Dick Eastman.  Roots Television

Episode 212 from the popular PBS Ancestors series.  To find actual evidence of our own ancestors' entry into a country, immigration records are the key, as these are the documents that most directly link us to the homelands of our ancestors.  Roots Television

Episode 110 from the popular PBS Ancestors series.  The More Family has been holding family reunions to celebrate their Scottish heritage since the turn of the century. Author NancyLou Burdick also found her family history woven into her grandmother Tallulah's quilts. This feature also discusses honoring ancestors through African American music and traditions, with celebrated musician Hannibal Lokumbe. (in 3 parts) Roots Television

Episode 105 from the popular PBS Ancestors series.  Hosts Jim and Terry Willard take you to the largest genealogical library in the world, the Family History Library in Salt Lake City, Utah, where staff and patrons offer their personal tips.  Roots Television

Episode 102 from the popular PBS Ancestors series.  Learn how to look at home, in some of the most unlikely places, to find clues about your ancestors and pieces of the past.  Roots Television

Episode 106 from the popular PBS Ancestors series.  Garry Bryant tells how his feeling about serving in the Vietnam War changed when he discovered his military roots, including ancestors who fought in the Revolutionary War. This program features guest expert Curt Witcher (in 2 parts).  Roots Television

Episode 209 from the popular PBS Ancestors series.  Military records frequently reveal all sorts of information about an ancestor and can help lead you to other sources.  This episodes introduces how use military records in family history research, featuring a poignant father-daughter WWII story, told by guest Susan Hadler. (in 4 parts)  To purchase copies of this program on VHS or DVD, visit Ancestors.com

Episode 210 from the popular PBS Ancestors series.  Learn how you can use newspapers to further your genealogy research.   To purchase copies of this program on VHS or DVD, visit Ancestors.com

Episode 211 from the popular PBS Ancestors series.  Probate records are the documents generated in the course of settling an estate.  They exist in places and for time periods when few other records exist.  To purchase copies of this program on VHS or DVD, visit Ancestors.com

Episode 201 from the popular PBS Ancestors series.  What happened to all those items that belonged to people living three or more generations ago? It was probably thrown away because it became broken, unusable or unwanted.  Introduction to family history records and their loss, including natural and man made destruction of records. An inside look at Steven Spielberg's ambitious project to record the oral histories of Holocaust survivors. (in 6 parts) To purchase copies of this program on VHS or DVD, visit Ancestors.com

Episode 206 from the popular PBS Ancestors Series.  Before the advent of civil registration of vital statistics, church records rank as the best available sources for information on the important life events of birth, marriage, and death.  To purchase copies of this program on VHS or DVD, visit Ancestors.com

Episode 104 from the popular PBS Ancestors series.  Learn how to search records to make your ancestors come alive, and watch as Rafael Guber recreates the precarious and profound Ellis Island experience.  Featuring guest experts Sharon Carmack and John Colletta. Roots Television

Episode 205 from the popular PBS Ancestors series.  A good starting point for your research is with the official vital records - the birth, marriage and death information recorded in the locality where your relative lived.  Learn what vital records are and how to use them, including birth records, death records, obituaries, funeral home records, marriage records, and international records.   And follow the inspirational journey of a family with Italian roots as they return to their homeland and celebrate their Italian heritage in Sicily. To purchase copies of this program on VHS or DVD, visit Ancestors.com

Episode 213 from the popular PBS Ancestors series.  At some point, many genealogists decide that it's time to shift effort from collecting new information about the family to sharing it with others. Taylor McDonald follows his grandparents' oral history trail through the wartime adventures of Pancho Villa on his way to writing his family history. When Taylor McDonald's grandfather, grandmother, and father all died in the late 1960s and early 1970s he set out to discover his family history and write it down. (in 4 parts) To purchase copies of this program on VHS or DVD, visit Ancestors.com 

Episode 108 from the popular PBS Ancestors series.  Learn why tracing your family medical history is just as important as filling in your family tree.  Genetic scientists and counselors discuss the ins and outs of your medical heritage. Roots Television

Genealogist Mary McEwan gives video instructions on how to use the Canadian census records on the web and how to find military records in Canada.  Roots Television

Dick Eastman interviews Jan Gow, of the Australasian Federation of Family History Organizations, at FGS 2007.  Roots Television

Just in time for Mother's Day! Scenes at the 1950's Ladera Park Baby Show.  Look closely - maybe you'll spot yourself!  Roots Television

Best-selling author Barbara Delinsky joins us to discuss her explosive novel, Family Tree, which delves into the hot-button issues of race, DNA, and family.  Roots Television

Barney and Molly is the newest family history from renowned Irish writer and film director Martin Duffy. Barney and Molly Duffy raised thirteen children up from the Dublin tenements. Their story is a fascinating map of the young Irish Republic, from Barney's involvement in the 1916 Easter Rising, through the "Emergency Years", deValera's Irish Free State and the Troubles, to the successes of new generations of the Duffy family into the 21st Century.  Roots Television

Dick Eastman interviews Beau Sharbrough, Senior Director of Content Strategy and Acquisitions for Footnote.com.  He discusses Footnote's focus on making original documents and unique content available on the web.  For example, they have recently posted the Papers of the Continental Congress online, which marks the first time these documents have been available to the general public.  Roots Television

In Beneath Los Angeles, tour the graves of the Famous, the Infamous, and the Just Plain Dead.  Cemetery photos from the Los Angeles region yield a history of Hollywood's past, both the glory and the scandals.  Roots Television

A small town near Atlanta records black history from an African-American perspective.  Produced by United Methodist Communications.  Roots Television

Dick Eastman interviews Bob Velke, the owner of Wholly Genes Software and developer of The Master Genealogist.  Bob is also the owner of Archive CD Books and is a board member of the National Genealogical Society.  On location at FGS 2007.

Author Starr Hailey Campbell gives an engaging introduction to the Boy Scouts of America Genealogy Merit Badge.  Roots Television

Lynn Turner presents his lecture "Buscando ancestors Mexicanos en el internet" as part of the Hispanic Research Series at the Family History Library in Salt Lake City.  Topics include sites and resources online.  En español.  Roots Television

Want your own piece of Ireland? How about one square foot? You can purchase a single square foot and get the legal documentation to prove it. Check out this video to learn how. BuyIreland  Roots Television

Dick Eastman delivers the keynote address, "Putting the Genes in Genealogy: A serious look at the new role of the family historian in a DNA world".  2007 BYU Computerized Family History and Genealogy Conference.  Roots Television

Storytellers Donald Davis, Carmen Deedy, Rex Ellis, Syd Lieberman, Waddie Mitchell, and Dovie Thomason-Sickle muse about the role of story in both everyday and crucial conversations as well as its importance in creating family cohesion. Learn how you can answer your own Call of Story.  (in 11 parts) Roots Television

When people tell stories about their own lives and those stories are preserved and passed down for future generations, it's called oral history. Overview of oral history interviewing including 4 steps to a successful oral history interview. (in 5 parts)  Produced by BYU Broadcasting.  Roots Television

Victoria Guagliardo talks about her passion for researching her Choctaw roots and gives tips for tracing Native American genealogy.  On location at the 2007 SoCal Jamboree.  Roots Television

Chris Haley, Director of the Study of the Legacy of Slavery in Maryland, and nephew of "Roots" author Alex Haley, is interviewed by Dick Eastman at the 2007 FGS Conference in Fort Wayne, Indiana.  Roots Television

Dick Eastman interviews Chris Pomery, author of DNA and Family History and member of the Society of Genealogists, at the 2007 WDYTYA? Live! and National History Show in London.   Roots Television

A program in the Roots Lectures series.  "Researching Civil War Ancestors Online," presented by Amy Johnson Crow,  was featured at the 2006 Genealogy and Technology Conference. (in 4 parts) Roots Television

If a picture says a thousand words then yours aren't talking if they're up in the attic in a closed box. Co-author of Climbing Family Trees, gives you a snapshot of some ideas to help your pictures come back to life. Roots Television

In this entry to our Wild Roots! contest, Brad Jencks, a student at Bingham High School, does his part to preserve the Bingham City Cemetery.  Roots Television

Tracey Long interviews Paul Larsen, author of Crash Course in Family History, at the 2008 Family History Expo in St. George, Utah.  Roots Television

Cyndi Howells, of Cyndi's List fame, chats with Dick Eastman aboard the 2007 Wholly Genes Genealogy Cruise.  Roots Television

Matt Harding travels around the world, and everywhere he comes he does a funny dance. This really makes you want to travel, and dance! Roots Television

Elaine Hirtle talks about her work with the United Daughters of the Confederacy.   With over 19,000 members, the UDC was founded in 1894.  Today, the organization carries out many historical and charitable programs.  On location at the 2007 SoCal Jamboree.   Roots Television

Dick Eastman and Roots Television interview "Dear Myrtle," popular writer and podcaster, at the Family History Expo in St. George, Utah.

Film produced by Scoil Oilibheirs, a group of 5th class school children in Ireland.  The children spent a school year studying all aspects of film, culminating in their final project, "Deportation".   Based on the true story of Michael Griffin and Ellen Healy, who were deported to Australia in 1827 for stealing clothing and furniture from Ellen's employer.  Michael's younger sister, Mary, was persuaded to confess to a crime she didn't commit so that Ellen would have a companion on the way to Australia.  Best Actor award at the Cork International Youth Film Festival.  Diploma awarded at the Estonian Amateur Film Festival.  Roots Television

Desert Victory (1943)  An amazing documentary film made by the Brits and featuring the rout of Rommel in Africa by the British 8th Army. Four cameramen died during the filming of the most incredible war scenes ever taken under fire! An Academy Award-winning British documentary film. (in 4 parts)

Rick Laxman shares his tips for editing and organizing digital images.  Topics include: document problems, types of viewers, renaming software, demos of image enhancement and software.  2007 BYU Computerized Family History and Genealogy Conference.  Roots Television

Gina Paige presents "DNA and Your Roots" at the 16th National Family Reunion Conference in Philadelphia.  Roots Television

Genealogist Schelly Talalay Dardashti talks to Roots Television about her experiences at the 2006 International Conference on Genetic Genealogy,  held Nov. 3-4 in Houston, TX.  Roots Television

In this Telly award-winning episode, "A Tale of Two Fathers", Y-chromosome testing is used to bring closure to one man's quest to find his true identity.  Roots Television

People often wonder when they meet genealogist Megan Smolenyak Smolenyak for the first time, "Did she marry her cousin?"  Learn how DNA testing can help illuminate deep ancestry in the latest from the DNA Stories series.  Roots Television

When family historian William Hurst hit a brick wall in his research, he used DNA testing to prove a sibling relationship in ancestors who lived more than 200 years ago.  Roots Television

Who knew DNA testing could be so fun?  Chris Haley, nephew of Roots author Alex Haley, investigates his Haley roots and takes a DNA test with DNA Ancestry.  Roots Television

Dick Eastman interviews David Nicholson, Director of DNA Worldwide, at the WDYTYA? Live! and National History Show in London.  The discuss DNA testing and deep ancestry, as well as how to use DNA to help break down brick walls in genealogy research.  Roots Television

Roots Television interviews Dr. Colin Chapman, of the FFHS, at the WDYTYA? Live! and National History Show in London.  Dr. Chapman shares his particular interest in the records of church courts and early population listings.   Roots Television

Brad Jencks, winner of our 2007 Wild Roots contest, shares his tips for scouts looking to earn their Eagle.  Brad and his family have devoted countless hours to preserving and documenting the Bingham City Cemetery.   Roots Television

Alastair McIntyre introduces the genealogy section on Electric Scotland.  The site includes how-to guides, a web family tree, and a tour of a professional genealogist's research, including step-by-step notes and tips.  Roots Television

Elise Friedman talks about her work with DNA and genealogy at the 27th IAJGS Conference, July 2007, in Salt Lake City.  Roots Television

Dick Eastman interviews Else Churchill, the Genealogist for the Society of Genealogists, at the 2007 Who Do You Think You Are? Live! and National History Show in London.  Roots Television

A day in the life of an English urban family, just after World War II. (1949).  Roots Television

Escape From Sobibor (1987) Starring Alan Arkin, Rutger Hauer. Escape From Sobibor is a feature film based on a true WWII story. It depicts a valient escape attempt from a Nazi Death Camp in Poland.  Due to realistic, graphic depictions of war, viewer discretion is advised. (in 8 parts)

A family documentary about Zuza Dalova's journey from Hungary to America.  The music through the credits is the film maker's grandmother slinging in Hungarian.  JPW JR Productions  Roots Television

Family Tree Magazine takes you inside the Family History Expo 2008 presented by MyAncestorsFound in St. George, Utah. 

Professor Kip Sperry introduces the 2008 Family History Expo, to be held in St. George, Utah on February 8-9.  Roots Television

Computer book author Susan Kitchens discusses her free website, www.familyoralhistory.us, where she shares tips for being a better interviewer, using the right tools, and the possibilities of digital technology.   Roots Television

Paul G. Nauta of Family Search discusses their international indexing program and partnerships with genealogical societies around the world.  Roots Television

Tracey Long learns more about what's new on Family Search at the 2008 Family History Expo in St. George, Utah.  Roots Television

Looking to survive your next family reunion or holiday get-together?  Maybe a few of these products will help!  Produced by the Central Christian Church of Las Vegas and Uncensored Grace.   Roots Television

Bennett Greenspan, President and CEO of Family Tree DNA, shares how DNA testing can help validate genealogical lineages.  Roots Television

Dick Eastman and Roots Television interview Allison Stacy, Editor of Family Tree Magazine, at the Family History Expo in St. George, Utah.

Chris Haley interviews Diane Haddad, Managing Editor of Family Tree Magazine, at the 2007 Federation of Genealogists Conference.  Family Tree Magazine serves genealogists of all research levels.  Roots Television

Dick Eastman, Curt Witcher, and Chris Haley welcome everyone to the Federation of Genealogical Societies Conference in Fort Wayne, Indiana, and recognition of the 30th anniversary of Alex Haley's "Roots."  Roots Television

File Not Found:  Organizing Your Computer is a lecture presented by Amy Johnson Crow at the 2006 BYU Genealogy and Technology Conference. (in 5 parts)  Roots Television

Flat Stanley travels to London and the 2007 Who Do You Think You Are? Live! and National History Show.  Flat finds an ancestor in the 1936 phone records, takes a DNA test, and learns that history is all around us.  Roots Television

Join Flat Stanley in this Telly award-winning series, as he explores his family tree at the National Archives and Colonial Williamsburg, with the help of genealogist Megan Smolenyak.  He also manages a quick visit to San Francisco.  Roots Television

Roots Television spotlights Forever Family Embroidery at the Family History Expo in St. George, Utah.

Clip from Forgotten Ellis Island, a documentary film by journalist Lorie Conway, narrated by Elliott Gould. A century ago, one of the world's greatest public hospitals was built to examine and care for the tens of thousands of hopeful immigrants entering America through Ellis Island.  Roots Television

Short film celebrating the life of Annie Moore, the first immigrant to pass through Ellis Island,  Written, produced, directed, and cast by 11-year-old Irish students from Scoil Oilibhéir in Cork, Ireland.  The film features several locations identified by the students, including St. Patrick's Church, where Annie was baptized, and the house on Rowland Lane where she lived.   Roots Television

Trailer for a short film celebrating the life of Annie Moore, the first immigrant to pass through Ellis Island,  Written, produced, directed, and cast by 11-year-old Irish students from Scoil Oilibhéir in Cork, Ireland.  View the entire film on our Immigration Channel or Irish Roots Channel.   Roots Television

Why do people do genealogy?  In particular, why do so many Americans feel the pull to return to their ancestors' Ireland? Irish documentary film. Available for download on Pay TV.

"Peeps" goes to the Birmingham Public Library to research his family history.  Roots Television

Dick Eastman interviews Tom Kemp of Genealogy Bank, a repository of over 200,000 genealogical items, at the 2007 Federation of Genealogical Societies conference in Fort Wayne, Indiana.  Roots Television

Have you ever wondered what genealogy cruising is all about?  Learn more about what genealogists do at sea, and hear what the pros and experts think about genealogy cruising.  Roots Television

An interview with Drew Smith, from the Genealogy Guys Podcast, at the 2007 SoCal Jamboree in Burbank, California.  Roots Television

Hawaii is a land of many cultures, from the first Polynesian immigrants to those who arrived after Captain Cook's visit in 1778.  A genealogy workshop was recently held at the Hawaii Plantation Village to aid the people of Hawaii.  Roots Television

Trina Boice, author of Climbing Family Trees, gives creative tips for motivating youth to research their roots, and interviews a few Boy Scouts who have just completed their Genealogy Merit Badge. Roots Television

Chris Haley talks with the next generation of genealogists at the 2007 FGS Conference in Fort Wayne, Indiana.  Roots Television

GenSmarts genealogy software creator Aaron Underwood gives a three minute demo of GenSmarts software to assist your family history research. Roots Television

Dick Eastman interviews Jim Beidler, co-chair of the 2008 Federation of Genealogical Societies Conference in Philadelphia.

Google Me, a documentary feature film now in production, follows Jim Killeen on his journey as he Googles his name and meets others with the same name all over the world.  Roots Television

Author and historian, Kate Clifford Larson, Ph.D., tells how the preserved letters, diaries, and newspaper clippings of Harriet Tubman's friends and associates helped uncover the amazing life story of this American Moses.  Produced by the University of Virginia

"Heir Jordan" jokes about the lighter side of family history research.  Jordan Auslander is a professional genealogist, author, accomplished actor and native New Yorker - with a background in Improv. This feature includes Heir Jordan's unconventional tips for interviewing older relatives! This feature also answers the question, What do family history research and Las Vegas have in common?  Heir Jordan tells us! A Telly award-winning series.  (in 3 parts) Roots Television

Genealogy Gems Presents Heritage Quilts.  Lisa Louise Cooke's cousin tells the story of the Herring Family Quilt: a treasure trove of genealogical information!  Roots Television

Roots Television is live on location at the Family History Library's Hispanic Research Series, October 19-20 2007.  Ruth Merriman, International Reference Consultant for the Library, tells about the FHL's resources for Hispanic research and the courses offered during the conference.  Volunteer researcher Linda Gold also gives her tips for Hispanic research.  En inglés y español.  Roots Television

A program in the Roots Books series.  Host Sharon De Bartolo Carmack interviews George R. Ryskamp, author of "Finding Your Hispanic Roots." (in 4 parts)  Roots Television

An interview with Schelly Talalay Dardashti concerning the 27th annual IAJGS International Conference on Jewish Genealogy to be held in Salt Lake City, UT July 15-20, 2007.  Roots Television

Schelly Talalay Dardashti reports from the 27th IAJGS Conference, held July 15-20, 2007 in Salt Lake City, UT.  Roots Television

Annie Moore was the first immigrant through Ellis Island, but for years "history" has celebrated the wrong Annie.  Genealogist Megan Smolenyak Smolenyak tells how she discovered that history had celebrated the wrong Annie Moore and how she enlisted the help of others to crack the case. This feature also includes a surprise announcement presented by Brian Andersson, NYC Commissioner of Records, and some of Annie's newly-discovered descendants also comment on the discovery. (in 5 parts)  Roots Television

It's the Bronx incorporates original music, animation, photographs, and oral history to tell the story of the Schornstein family, Jews who immigrated to the U.S. at the turn of the 20th century.   Produced by Gabrielle Sloan.   Roots Television

An overview of the Italian records available at the Family History Library in Salt Lake City, Utah.

John Grenham, well-known Irish genealogy expert and author of Tracing Your Irish Ancestors, chats with Dick Eastman on the 2007 Wholly Genes Cruise.  Roots Television

Dick Eastman interviews Josh Hanna, Managing Director of Ancestry in Europe, at the Who Do You Think You Are? Live! and National History Show in Lond