The Genealogy Gems Podcast with Lisa Louise Cooke - Your Family History Show Genealogy News You Can Use
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Aug 13, 2025 Discover the latest in genealogy with exciting advancements in historical newspapers and a beloved search engine's revival. Innovations from MyHeritage will enhance your family tree research, while Ancestry introduces a unique membership program. The transformative impact of AI on genealogical research is explored, alongside personal stories revealing challenges in uncovering pasts. A touching legacy of faith is symbolized by a family quilt, highlighting the importance of our stories for future generations. There’s joy in connecting through genealogy and podcasting!
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Elifind Returns With Smarter Search
- Viridian is reviving Elifind with semantic search and an AI assistant to improve historical newspaper discovery.
- Semantic search enhances context understanding but still benefits from targeted keyword operators.
Keep Using Keyword Operators
- Continue using keyword operators alongside semantic search to refine results and limit overload.
- Use proximity, minus signs, and exact phrases to target names, spellings, and eliminate false matches.
Chronicling America Major Upgrade
- Chronicling America launched a new interface with improved image zoom, advanced filters, and an interactive map.
- These tools help trace migration patterns and find articles in neighboring papers when local titles lack coverage.