Best Genealogy Rocks Podcasts (2023)

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AF-761: A History of Plymouth Rock 7:25

2h ago7:25

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Everyone who has been through an American public school knows the story of Plymouth Rock, the legendary first piece of dry land the Pilgrims stepped on after their long and arduous Mayflower journey across the Atlantic. As the place where our first English immigrants encountered and stood on the area that would become part of New England, the rock …

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Ancestral Findings - Genealogy Podcast

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AF-762: Joe Feeney: The Lawrence Welk Show 7:25

3h ago7:25

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Joe Feeney was an Irish American singer who became known around the United States as a highly talented tenor singer. He performed for twenty-five years on The Lawrence Welk Show, where he was known as “The Irish Tenor.” A devout Catholic with ten children who performed for Presidents and a Pope and loved fishing, this is his story. Podcast Notes: h…

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AF-759: DNA Testing: What the Different Types Can Tell You 4:55

2h ago4:55

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DNA testing is a very popular way of doing genealogy these days. It can open doors and solve mysteries that no records exist to solve. DNA does not lie, either. It always tells you the truth about who you are and who your family is. There are three main types of DNA testing that are done in modern genealogical research. Here's what each type is and…

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AF-760: The History of Memorial Day 8:05

1h ago8:05

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Memorial Day is celebrated on the last Monday of May and is meant to celebrate and honor those who fell during service with the U.S. military. The point of the holiday is clear, but its origins are not. Read along as we study the history of Memorial Day in the United States... Podcast Notes: https://ancestralfindings.com/the-history-of-memorial-day…

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AF-758: What You Need to Know About DNA Testing and Privacy 7:38

40m ago7:38

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Have you heard any news stories that have made you concerned about DNA testing and your privacy? It’s been in the news recently. If you are concerned about a test you did, or about doing it at some point in the future, here is the real story you need to know on DNA and your personal privacy. Podcast Notes: https://ancestralfindings.com/what-you-nee…

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AF-757: John Hancock: The Signers of the Declaration of Independence 8:21

2h ago8:21

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John Hancock is a name that is synonymous with the Declaration of Independence. He is known for being the first and largest signer of the document, which was a courageous act at the time. It's worth noting that for several months, John's signature was the only one on the copy of the Declaration that was available, and this was considered treasonous…

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AF-756: Lyman Hall: The Signers of the Declaration of Independence 8:33

3h ago8:33

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Check out the fascinating story of Lyman Hall, one of the three Georgia delegates who signed the Declaration of Independence. Originally a minister from Connecticut, he worked his way up to become a respected doctor and teacher. After moving to Georgia, he became a prominent citizen and earned a seat at the Second Continental Congress. Learn more a…

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AF-755: The Lennon Sisters: The Lawrence Welk Show 8:09

27m ago8:09

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The Lennon Sisters are a quartet of sisters who performed on The Lawrence Welk Show for more than a decade. Part of a family of twelve children, the sisters met Lawrence Welk because one of them was a high school classmate of one of Lawrence’s sons. The girls went on to have a successful and prosperous career, one they still enjoy today. This is th…

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Let's Talk Creation

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Episode 59: Understanding the Septuagint featuring Henry Smith 1:05:50

5h ago1:05:50

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What is the Septuagint? Where did it come from? Join Todd, Paul, and their special guest Henry Smith as they discuss the origin of ancient Greek translations of the Old Testament and how those translations relate to biblical chronology. About our Guest: Henry Smith works for the Associates for Biblical Research. He isthe dig director for the Shiloh…

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AF-754: Arthur Duncan: The Lawrence Welk Show 7:37

1h ago7:37

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Have you heard of Arthur Duncan? He’s an amazing tap dancer from America who was on “The Lawrence Welk Show” for 18 years! He’s actually one of the first African American men to be a regular on a US TV variety show. His performances were incredible and he helped make tap dancing popular again. It's such an inspiring story! Podcast Notes: https://an…

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AF-753: Button Gwinnett: The Signers of the Declaration of Independence 8:19

1h ago8:19

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Button Gwinnett was a signer of the Declaration of Independence, although a relatively obscure one. Little was known of him prior to him placing his signature on that historic document. While he had a short political career both before and after signing it, Button was not on the historical scene for a long time. Still, his name is remembered in som…

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AF-752: Elbridge Gerry: The Signers of the Declaration of Independence 8:11

30m ago8:11

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Elbridge Gerry is probably a mid-rank Signer when it comes to being remembered by history. Yet, he played a huge role in the cause of American independence and had a political career that touched almost every part of the government of the new United States. His contributions to the colonies during the American Revolution cannot be underestimated, e…

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Live Fix Podcast

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LFP #51: The Beautiful Dance Between Our Heart, The Fan Experience and Live Music Performance with Professor and Concert Pianist Elaine Chew 1:06:48

19h ago1:06:48

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Live music has a tremendous and profound impact on our hearts and human physiology. The connection between what we feel physically and what we feel emotionally in our heart is one of the most powerful experiences we have at a concert. So what actually happens to our physical hearts during a show? Can live music actually heal our heart? Can we visua…

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AF-751: A Closer Look at Probate Records, Part 2 7:36

1h ago7:36

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Probate records come in many different forms and types. There are the more traditional types, and the less so. If you can’t find traditional probate records in your genealogical search, there are excellent substitutes you can use, in many cases. These are some records to look for in your genealogical quest. Podcast Notes: https://ancestralfindings.…

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AF-750: A Closer Look at Probate Records, Part 1 7:45

1d ago7:45

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A truly potentially rich source of genealogical information is probate records. Whenever an ancestor crossed over to the other side, they usually left behind some sort of record of their estate. This could be in the form of a will, an inventory of their estate, or court records of relatives or other potential heirs who believed they had a claim on …

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Let's Talk Creation

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Episode 58: Which rocks are Flood Rocks? Part 4: Parting Thoughts 1:05:30

2d ago1:05:30

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EPISODE 58: Which Rocks are Flood Rocks Part 4: Parting Thoughts Join Paul and Todd as they wrap up their four-part series on the Flood boundary. Todd recaps previous episodes in the series, and Paul gives his perspective from his own research. As creationists work to better understand the fossil record, Todd and Paul encourage humility and kindnes…

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AF-749: John Hart: The Signers of the Declaration of Independence 8:06

4d ago8:06

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John Hart is a little-known signer of the Declaration of Independence. In fact, he only served at the Continental Congress just long enough for him to vote on and sign the Declaration. Yet, he had a long and distinguished career in New Jersey politics for most of his adult life, both before and after signing the Declaration. This is the interesting…

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Live Fix Podcast

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LFP #50: Why Storytelling, Past Memories and Buried Emotions Lead Us To The Threshold of Our Most Memorable Concerts 1:16:49

8d ago1:16:49

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Reflecting on and sharing our concert experiences changes our lives and the lives of our fellow concert fans. Concert storytelling helps us discover why live music means so much to us. But why and how does storytelling, past memories and emotions lead us to the present threshold of our most memorable concert experiences? Does our previous emotional…

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AF-748: Benjamin Harrison V: The Signers of the Declaration of Independence 8:27

5d ago8:27

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Benjamin Harrison was a signer of the Declaration of Independence. This was not the future president of the United States of the same name, although the future president was a great-great grandson of Benjamin the signer. In fact, Benjamin the signer was the fifth Benjamin of the same name in his family. This was a family of politicians for generati…

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AF-747: Wallace Nutting: The Great Artists 8:15

6d ago8:15

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Wallace Nutting was once a household name—and he’s still an example of deep creativity and entrepreneurship. Read his photographic history here. Podcast Notes: https://ancestralfindings.com/wallace-nutting-the-great-artists #Genealogy #AncestralFindings #GenealogyClipsBy Ancestral Findings

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AF-746: Robert Doisneau: The Great Artists 8:16

13d ago8:16

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Robert Doisneau is an artist who sought to portray life as he wanted it to be. Learn more about his history and philosophies that went into his art here! Podcast Notes: https://ancestralfindings.com/robert-doisneau-the-great-artists #Genealogy #AncestralFindings #GenealogyClipsBy Ancestral Findings

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AF-745: Benjamin Franklin: The Signers of the Declaration of Independence 8:17

14d ago8:17

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Benjamin Franklin is one of the best known of the signers of the Declaration of Independence, and one of our most celebrated Founding Fathers. Most of his life is well-documented, and there is much to tell, as it was one of achievement and adventure. These are some of the lesser-known facts about this most famous of founders. Podcast Notes: https:/…

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AF-744: George Clymer: The Signers of the Declaration of Independence 8:11

1M ago8:11

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George Clymer was a signer of the Declaration of Independence who is not as well-remembered as some of the others. Yet, he was a remarkable and busy politician in colonial and early American history, as well as a philanthropist, merchant, and advocate for civil rights for all. This is George Clymer's story... Podcast Notes: https://ancestralfinding…

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Let's Talk Creation

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Episode 57: Where does the Flood end? Position #2 Featuring Dr. Marcus Ross 56:43

16d ago56:43

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How many rock layers were formed by the Flood? Paul and Todd chat with Dr. Marcus Ross, paleontologist, and president of Cornerstone Educational Supply, about the Flood and the fossil record. Dr. Ross has a Ph.D. in paleontology and has spent a great deal of time studying the rock record. This is part three in a four-part series. About our Guest Dr…

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Live Fix Podcast

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LFP #49: Concert Genealogy, The Big Live Music Family Tree and Uncovering Family Concert Artifacts 54:01

16d ago54:01

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Our love for live music connects us all. But what happens when you start to connect the concerts and piece together your own live music family tree? Do your concerts have more meaning when you understand where you fit in the broader historical context of your family's live music history? Does live music change us in a new way when we discover how w…

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AF-743: Is MyHeritage.com Worth the Money for Your Genealogy Research? 7:52

22d ago7:52

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MyHeritage.com is a subscription genealogy website that focuses on European ancestry. It offers a DNA testing kit, a large collection of scanned genealogical documents from European countries, and even animation of ancient family photos. Is it worth the money? This article lets you know. Podcast Notes: https://ancestralfindings.com/is-myheritage-co…

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AF-742: Is Newspapers.com Worth the Money for Your Genealogy Research? 7:48

23d ago7:48

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Newspapers.com is a well-known genealogy research website. It includes hundreds of millions of scanned and indexed pages of newspapers from around the world. Lots of people use it. Is it worth your money, though? This article examines the merits of Newspapers.com for genealogists of every level. Podcast Notes: https://ancestralfindings.com/is-newsp…

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Live Fix Podcast

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LFP #48: Concert Fan Emotions, Neuroscience and Live Music Immersion with Dr. Paul J. Zak 1:15:17

24d ago1:15:17

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Why are concerts so immersive? Is it possible to measure how emotionally immersed you are at a concert and why? Can artists, venue owners and event promoters use immersion neuroscience to make the concert experience more memorable, predict concert sales, plan tours and create a more loyal fan base? Can we, as concert fans, use the data and insights…

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AF-741: 10 “Must-Do” Genealogy Projects for April 8:05

25d ago8:05

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Are you looking for some productive genealogy projects to do for April? As the first full month of spring, April offers some interesting and unique genealogy opportunities that just don't fit in as well during other months of the year. If you want to stay on top of things in your genealogy research, these are the projects that should definitely be …

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AF-740: Vivian Maier: The Great Artists 10:41

26d ago10:41

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Much of Vivian Maier’s life is shrouded in mystery. What we know of her paints a picture of diversity and unique thinking that led to some of the world’s finest street photography. Hers is a tale of a lifetime of creating photographs that led to a posthumous discovery. The details of Vivian Maier's (The Great Artists) life are every bit as fascinat…

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Let's Talk Creation

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Where does the Flood End? Position #1 with Dr. Tim Clarey 57:34

1M ago57:34

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How many rock layers were formed by the Flood? Paul and Todd chat with Dr. Tim Clarey of the Institute for Creation Research about the Flood and the fossil record. Dr. Clarey has a Ph.D. in geology and has spent a great deal of time studying the rock record. This is part two in a four-part series.

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AF-739: Julian Francis Abele: The Great Artists 8:48

1M ago8:48

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Julian Francis Abele is one of America’s very first prominent African American architects and is responsible for the design of the modern campus of Duke University. Here is the story of a remarkable man who was talented in many different ways, and contributed to the beauty of America with the buildings he designed... Podcast Notes: https://ancestra…

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AF-738: A Closer Look at Prison Records, Part 2 8:04

1M ago8:04

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If you are researching your incarcerated ancestors, or are curious as to whether you have any that you didn’t know about before, these are some excellent online resources that can assist you in locating the information you need. Make use of them. They will get you where you need and want to go with your genealogy. Podcast Notes: https://ancestralfi…

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Live Fix Podcast

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LFP #47: The Power of Concert Journaling and Reflecting On Your Live Music Experiences 1:31:43

1M ago1:31:43

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Have you ever wondered what would happen if you documented and reflected on the impact and meaning of every concert experience you’ve ever had? What would you learn about yourself? What would you discover about how those live music moments changed your life? But what if you didn’t do it? What if you didn’t reflect on or write down your concert mome…

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AF-737: A Closer Look at Prison Records, Part 1 7:41

1M ago7:41

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Do you have a black sheep ancestor? Are you sure? There were all kinds of reasons a person might have been incarcerated in times past that seem completely innocent today. Whether you know that you have an ancestor who was incarcerated or are just curious if you do, this is what you need to know about prison records and your genealogy. Podcast Notes…

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AF-736: Norma Zimmer: The Lawrence Welk Show 7:47

1M ago7:47

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Norma Zimmer was a talented soprano singer who found fame in the 1950s in various singing groups. She also landed a job on The Lawrence Welk Show, one that would last for decades, and that made her a household name of the time. A farm girl who loved to sing, Norma found incredible success in a tough industry. This is her story... Podcast Notes: htt…

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AF-735: Lawrence Welk: The Lawrence Welk Show 8:06

1M ago8:06

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Lawrence Welk was a beloved band leader with a special type of music called champaign music, which the crowds loved. He toured the country with his band and had his own TV show for decades. The son of German-speaking Ukrainian immigrants, Lawrence worked hard and built his own success. This is his story. Podcast Notes: https://ancestralfindings.com…

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Let's Talk Creation

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Which rocks are Flood Rocks? Part 1: Introduction 1:02:49

2M ago1:02:49

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If the Flood was a global disaster that made new rock layers, which rock layers were made by the Flood? This is a question that has occupied the minds of Christians for centuries, well before the modern creationist movement. In this episode, Todd and Paul introduce us to the history of Flood geology and the quest to identify the Flood in the fossil…

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AF-734: Is Fold3.com Worth the Money for Your Genealogy Research? 8:34

2M ago8:34

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Fold3.com is a genealogy website that specializes in military records. Partnered with the National Archives and Ancestry, it includes records from every American war and military action, as well as records from dozens of other countries. There is also a large variety of non-military records there that make the site useful for almost any genealogist…

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AF-733: Is Ancestry.com Worth the Money for Your Genealogy Research? 7:52

2M ago7:52

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Ancestry.com is the best known of the online genealogy subscription websites. It’s also quite pricey. Is it worth the price of admission? This article explores what Ancestry.com has to offer its customers, and whether or not it is worth it for the price for your genealogy research. If you’ve wondered whether you should subscribe to Ancestry.com, th…

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AF-732: Bonnie Lynn Fields: The Mickey Mouse Club, Part 11 7:26

2M ago7:26

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Bonnie Lynn Fields was a third season replacement Mouseketeer on The Mickey Mouse Club. While she did not get much of an opportunity to be featured on the show, the few times she did allowed her natural talent and gentle personality to shine. This is her story. Podcast Notes: https://ancestralfindings.com/bonnie-lynn-fields-the-mickey-mouse-club-pa…

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AF-731: Roy Williams: The Mickey Mouse Club, Part 10 8:13

2M ago8:13

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Roy Williams was a Disney animator and story idea guy who specialized in gags and pranks. He was also a skilled sketch artist, and often made live appearances at Disney events and at Disneyland to draw for guests. Though not an actor, Walt Disney himself decided Roy should be an “adult Mouseketeer” on The Mickey Mouse Club, where he would be called…

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AF-730: Bob Ross: People You Should Know 9:05

2M ago9:05

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Bob Ross is best known for his PBS TV show, The Joy of Painting. A talented man, Bob was also complex as an individual, leading a most intriguing life behind the scenes of his beautiful natures-capes. This is his story. Podcast Notes: https://ancestralfindings.com/bob-ross-people-you-should-knowBy Ancestral Findings

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Episode 54: Genesis Genealogies: Calculating the Age of Creation 57:54

2M ago57:54

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The world began in 4004 BC, or that is what Bishop Ussher believed. How do we know? Join Todd and Paul as they begin a series on the genealogies of Genesis and how they calculate the age of the Earth. Also, check out our new website at https://letstalkcreation.org/ See Show Notes

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AF-729: A History of the Roanoke Marshes Lighthouse 7:29

2M ago7:29

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The Roanoke Marshes lighthouse is a replica of the third lighthouse to stand on its site. There are a lot of reasons why lighthouses were important structures in coastal areas in the past. They are remembered fondly by locals and visitors alike today. Podcast Notes: https://ancestralfindings.com/a-history-of-the-roanoke-marshes-lighthouse/ #Genealo…

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AF-728: Melania Knavs Trump: America’s First Ladies, Part 45 7:23

2M ago7:23

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Melania Knavs would one day become First Lady of the United States. Born in Slovenia to a middle class family, she began modeling as a small child, and turned it into a successful career in Europe and the USA that would lead her into the circles her future husband, Donald Trump, traveled in. This is her story... Podcast Notes: https://ancestralfind…

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AF-727: Michelle Robinson Obama: America’s First Ladies, Part 44 7:22

2M ago7:22

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Michelle Robinson would one day become our nation’s forty-fourth First Lady, and the first African-American one. She grew up in a traditional home in Chicago, achieved in school to please her ill father, and became a lawyer, before meeting her future husband, Barack Obama. Michelle Robinson Obama is still making an impression around the world… Podc…

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AF-726: Laura Welch Bush: America’s First Ladies, Part 43 7:31

2M ago7:31

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Laura Lane Welch would one day become our nation’s forty-third First Lady. Before that, she was an only child who loved to read, and who had an excellent education. She also had a career as a teacher and librarian before marrying future US President George W. Bush and securing her place in US history... Podcast Notes: https://ancestralfindings.com/…

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AF-725: 10 "Must-Do" Genealogy Projects for March 7:11

2M ago7:11

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Did you know spring is the perfect time to begin some new genealogy projects? Here are the top ten you should be doing this month, as the snow melts again. Podcast Notes: https://ancestralfindings.com/10-must-genealogy-projects-marchBy Ancestral Findings

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AF-724: Delaware: The State Capitals, Part 8 8:11

2M ago8:11

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Dover is the capital of the state of Delaware, as well as a major economic point for the state. With a long history of European settlement and a strong connection to the American Revolution, it is both a historic and modern city. Here is what you need to know about Dover... Podcast Notes: https://ancestralfindings.com/the-state-capitals-delaware…

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