Genies Down Under

A selection of ideas for using humour in your family history research. In Episode 47 of Genies Down Under, we'll answer questions like: What are some examples of humour in family history? What are some examples of black humour in family history? What are some funny sayings about family history? What are some examples of funny family history photographs? How can I use humour in my own family history research?

A selection of family history magazines to extend your family history research. In Episode 46 of Genies Down Under, we'll answer questions like: What are the names of some genealogy magazines that can help genealogists extend their family history research in an Australian context? What benefits can genealogists gain from reading family history magazines? How can your contributions to a genealogy magazine help your family history research?

Tips, tools, tricks and traps about using TROVE for your family history research. In Episode 45 of Genies Down Under, we'll answer questions like: What is TROVE? How can TROVE help me with my family history research? What do I need to know about TROVE to make it easier to find records related to my family's history? How can I give back to TROVE?

Tips, tools, tricks and traps about integrating animal stuff into your family history research. In Episode 44 of Genies Down Under, we'll answer questions like: How can I find out about some of the animals that featured in my ancestors' lives? How can I include the animals in our current family in our family history records? How have other family historians included animal stories in their research? What types of records might exist about animals in our families?

Some ideas for how to integrate knowledge of DNA into your family history research and an interview with Ros Escott about DNA in genealogy. In Episode 43 of Genies Down Under, we'll answer questions like: What types of DNA can help with family history research? How can DNA testing help with my family history research? What are some examples of how DNA testing has helped with family history research? What does DNA testing involve? What should I be careful about with DNA testing?

Some resources and ideas for researching ANZAC history in your family history research. In Episode 42 of Genies Down Under, we'll answer questions like: What were the day-to-day lives of the ANZACs really like? What do their diaries tell us about the men themselves? How does it feel to read the diaries of these ANZACs? How did battle events impact on the handwriting of the men at Gallipoli? Who was one of the men the ANZACs revered and how did he impact on the lives of the men at Gallipoli? What are some tips for finding ancestors who enlisted under different names? What are some tips for finding ANZAC or WWI soldier-ancestors' records? What are some warnings you need to hear before you start research into your soldier-ancestors' records?

Tips, tools, tricks and traps to avoid when researching your maritime themes in your family history research. In Episode 41 of Genies Down Under, we'll answer questions like: What types of information is around about my maritime ancestors? What organisations can help me find out about my maritime ancestors?

Advice from Aussie family history gurus to boost your family history research. In Episode 40 of Genies Down Under, we'll answer questions like: What are some all-time greatest tips about genealogy from Aussie genie superstars? What advice can I find about doing family history research away from the computer? What family history activities can I do close to home? How can I collaborate with other family history researchers to extend my own research?

Mistakes to avoid in your family history research. In Episode 39 of Genies Down Under, we'll answer questions like: What should I avoid if I'm starting out in my family history research? What should I avoid if I'm an experienced family history researcher? How should I deal with family history stories that have been passed down through the ages? How can I use the bits and pieces associate with my family history to bring some context to my research?

Family history related Christmas traditions, stories and memories. In Episode 38 of Genies Down Under, we'll answer questions like: What are some family history traditions that my ancestors may have created or honoured? What are some family history stories around Christmas? What are some family history memories around Christmas? How can we record Christmas themed family history traditions, stories and memories? What are some Aussie Christmas gift ideas?

An interview with an Australian genie about her genealogical work including some stories about her ancestors. In Episode 36 of Genies Down Under, we'll answer questions like: How can I get myself organised in my genealogy research? How can I use technology in my genealogy research? What are some good resources and practices to get into the habit of using?

Two interviews with Irish genies about their genealogical work and their family history links to Australia. In Episode 35 of Genies Down Under, we'll answer questions like: What can you find out about your own family history by talking to strangers? What information sources can I access to find out more about my Irish ancestors? Can I hear a couple of Irish-Australian family history stories?

Some examples of our ancestors' voices through their recorded words. In Episode 34 of Genies Down Under, we'll answer questions like: What are some examples of ancestors' voices? How can I use my ancestors' voices in my family history? How can I use the voices of other people's voices in my family history? How can I record my voice for the future?

Family history mysteries about unanswered stories left behind by our ancestors. In Episode 33 of Genies Down Under, we'll answer questions like: What mysteries can be revealed on a tour of Rookwood Cemetery in Sydney? How can you record your family history mysteries? What are some family history mysteries that have been solved? What are a few mysteries that have yet to be solved?

Tips, tools, tricks and traps to help you prepare for after you're gone and how to be a good ancestor. In Episode 32 of Genies Down Under, we'll answer questions like: How can I prepare my research for someone else to take over one day? What steps can I take now to be a good ancestor? Who should I speak to in my family to start preparing to be a good ancestor? Are there some formal and informal things I could do to ensure my research goes on after I do?