Summary: Part forensic scientist, part master sleuth, Megan Smolenyak2 has solved some of America's oldest and most fascinating genealogical mysteries. You've read the headlines; now get the inside story as the "Indiana Jones of genealogy" reveals how she cracked her news-making cases, became the face of this increasingly popular field—and redefined history along the way. Whether she's scouring websites to uncover the surprising connections between famous figures or using cutting-edge DNA tests to locate family members of fallen soldiers dating back to the Civil War, Smolenyak2's historical sleuthing is as provocative, richly layered, and exciting as America itself. Megan Smolenyak Smolenyak (yes, that's her real name) is a genealogical adventurer who loves solving mysteries, making unexpected discoveries and pushing the boundaries of conventional genealogy. A popular writer, speaker and TV guest, Megan has appeared on Good Morning America, the Today Show, among others. In addition to consulting on shows ranging from Who Do You Think You Are? to Top Chef, she is the author of six books and former Chief Family Historian and spokesperson for Ancestry.com. For more details and upcoming schedule see: http://FieldstoneCommon.blogspot.com Broadcast Time: THURSDAY, 6 December 2012 at 1:00pm EST
