The Genealogy Gems Podcast with Lisa Louise Cooke - Your Family History Show Episode 300 - Memory Lane
Oct 21, 2025
Take a nostalgic journey through highlights and memorable moments from the show's past. Discover fascinating insights on search techniques and how they evolved over time. Enjoy clips from interviews with notable guests like Lisa Kudrow and Henry Louis Gates. Hear reflections on storytelling's power in genealogy and personal journeys into research. Delve into genetic breakthroughs and the intriguing world of forensic linguistics. Plus, learn about the diverse tools that enhance your genealogical research!
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Use Google Site Search To Target Pages
- Use Google site:search to find keywords on sites without search engines by pasting the site's URL into Google and adding site:domain and your keyword.
- Refine results with quotes around phrases or additional keywords to narrow hits to specific towns or contexts.
Google Beats Many Built-In Site Searches
- Google remains a more powerful site search than many built-in website search engines despite sites adding native search boxes.
- Use Google operators like quotes and site: to double-check and uncover pages site search misses.
Lisa Kudrow’s Playful, Smart Interviews
- Lisa Kudrow appeared on Genealogy Gems and surprised with humor and intelligence during multiple interviews in 2010 and other episodes.
- Lisa Louise Cooke recalled playful banter about middle names and enjoyed Kudrow's smart, funny presence.
