Beginners guide: How to use Tree Crossing
In this video, the creators of Tree Crossing demonstrate the main features including the contextual features, data visualization, privacy controls, and collaborative sharing of family trees. You'll learn how how these elements make genealogy more accessible and...
Tree Crossing – a New Way to Share Trees that Solves Problems
Why would you or I use yet another family tree website like Tree Crossing? Because it's solving problems! Solving Family Tree Problems with Tree Crossing In this video we explore the problems that still exist for genealogists when it comes to sharing family tree...
Google Search Methodology Update – Premium Podcast Episode 220
(PREMIUM AUDIO PODCAST) Show Notes: We last covered my Google Search Methodology for Genealogists in Genealogy Gems Premium podcast episode #181 in 2020. A lot has happened since then, and it's time for an update. If you think you know how to Google, think again! ln...
Newspaper Research – Episode 301
(Audio Podcast & Show Notes): In this episode of the Genealogy Gems Podcast, Lisa Louise Cooke interviews Elephind.com creator Stefan Boddie and Damien Bennett of Veridian Software (the engine behind Elephind). They discuss the relaunch of the free newspaper...
Find Thousands of Newspaper Records with Elephind
Join us as we explore the exciting relaunch of Elephind, a powerful search engine for historical newspapers. Discover how Elephind is revolutionizing access to genealogical treasures with its AI-driven smart search features. Featuring insights from Stefan Boddie, the...
Down Memory Lane – Episode 300
(Audio Podcast & Show Notes): In this episode of the Genealogy Gems Podcast, Lisa Louise Cooke explores takes a trip down memory lane sharing highlights from the last 300 episodes, and some of her personal favorites. Listen to the Podcast Click below to listen...
“Every Life Matters to Me” (Premium)
(PREMIUM VIDEO REPLAY & PODCAST) Elevenses with Lisa is a LIVE show (& video replay) exclusively for Premium Members. Please join me for this thought-provoking show! Long-time Premium Member, journalist, author and podcaster Natalie Zett is Lisa's guest in...
FamilySearch’s Full Text Search and AI Assistant – Episode 299
(Audio Podcast) In this episode of the Genealogy Gems Podcast, Lisa Louise Cooke explores artificial intelligence tools at FamilySearch. First up is Full-Text search which facilitates researchers gaining access to millions of searchable historical records previously...
Comparing & Choosing the RIGHT AI Chatbot for Transcription
(Video) Use the chatbot BEST suited to transcribing documents, clippings and newspaper articles, all common tasks in genealogy. Lisa Louise Cooke compares 5 of the most popular all-purpose chatbots - ChatGPT, Gemini, Claude, Grok and Perplexity - reveals the clear...
Comparing AI Chatbots for Genealogy (Premium Audio Podcast Episode 218)
Solving a Genealogical Cold Case (Premium Audio Podcast Episode 218) (PREMIUM AUDIO PODCAST) Are you struggling with deciding which AI chatbot to use to help you with your genealogy? They all claim to have amazing abilities, but which one is really right for you? In...
Comparing AI Chatbots for Genealogy (Premium)
(PREMIUM Video Replay & Audio Podcast) Are you struggling with deciding which AI chatbot to use to help you with your genealogy? They all claim to have amazing abilities, but which one is really right for you? In this episode of Elevenses with Lisa we'll ask the...
I tried this NEW free AI image tool (with gobsmacking results!)
(Video Show Notes) In this video I break down the 5 steps to prompting Nano Banana that help you recreate memories and help you tell your family history stories more effectively. Watch the Video on Nano Banana AI Image Generator Download the Show Notes Cheat...
FamilySearch AI Research Assistant Secrets REVEALED
(Video Show Notes) Avoid the pain of easy mistakes and get the most out of the new FREE AI Research Assistant at FamilySearch. Here's the new genealogy research tool featuring A.I. that can help you uncover exciting new genealogy records about your ancestors. Watch to...
Find Millions of Genealogy Records with FamilySearch’s Full Text Search
(Video Show Notes) There are millions of free genealogy records published by FamilySearch that could never be found until now! Here's the new Full Text search tool featuring A.I. that can help you uncover exciting clues about your ancestors. Every family history...
Summer Genealogy Update: Fall Research Prep – Episode 298
(Audio Podcast) In this episode of the Genealogy Gems Podcast, Lisa Louise Cooke explores exciting developments in the world of historical newspapers, including the revival of a beloved search engine and major enhancements to a key U.S. archive. Discover the latest...
Solving a Genealogical Cold Case (Premium Audio Podcast Episode 217)
(PREMIUM AUDIO PODCAST) This is my #1 requested lecture topic, and it's yours in Premium Podcast episode 217. Learn how to apply principles used by criminal cold case detectives to your genealogical brick wall “cold cases”. We'll cover techniques for tracking...
9 Essential Strategies for Writing and Telling Great Family History Stories
(Video & Show Notes) Do you want to write or tell more compelling family history stories? Author Sunny Morton (Story of My Life:A Workbook for Preserving Your Legacy) joins me to share 9 techniques you can use to tell a better story that will grab your reader's or...
10 Key AI Terms & Improve Your Genealogy Prompts
Explore the fascinating world of Artificial Intelligence — and how it can seriously boost your genealogy game. In Segment 1, we’re cutting through the jargon with 10 AI Vocabulary Terms You Need to Know. Whether you’re just getting curious about AI or already...