A huge thank you to Judy G. Russell for our August Snapshot Interview — thoughtful, engaging, and even featuring a cat cameo! 🐾 Recording available for subscribers. #snapshotinterviews #familyhistoryacademy #familyhistory Next up on 15 September: Dr Sophie Kay is in the hot seat — not to be missed.

Take your genealogical writing to the next level with one of the profession’s most respected educators. In 9 sessions, Tom Jones shows you how to use Word’s advanced tools to create polished, professional documents. #familyhistoryacademy 👉 Info: www.familyhistoryacademy.com.au/masterclass-...

21 Aug (22 Aug Aus/NZ): Snapshot Interview: Judy G. Russell, the Legal Genealogist. Law, genealogy, AI & beautiful cats! Exclusive for subscribers. More info: www.familyhistoryacademy.com.au/snapshot-int... #Genealogy #FamilyHistory #LegalGenealogist #SnapShotInterview #familyhistoryacademy

We all know Tom Jones is a brilliant teacher, but hearing more about his own journey in July’s Snapshot Interview was a real treat. His closing words really stuck with us — see the image. Thanks, Tom! Can’t wait for the September Masterclass. #genealogy #FamilyHistoryAcademy #SnapshotInterview

Everyone deserves to know where they come from. Join DNA detective, Michelle Leonard @genealogylass.bsky.social, to learn how to uncover unknown parents and grandparents & solve DNA puzzles. Finding Unknown Parentage – Starts 14 August 🔗 www.familyhistoryacademy.com.au/using-dna-to...

Stuck trying to place your ancestor in time? This workshop series will change that. 📅 5. 12, 19 August (Eastern US) 🧭 Vital records, census strategies, directories & more 🎓 Taught by Annette Burke Lyttle 🎟️ www.familyhistoryacademy.com.au/education-st... #GenealogyEducation #FamilyHistoryAcademy

Many thanks to Nathan Dylan Goodwin for a thoughtful and inspiring SnapShot conversation. His passion for his craft, and getting the details right, is what makes his stories so powerful. We’re looking forward to Morton’s next adventure! #snapshotinterviews #nathandylangoodwin #familyhistoryacademy

Not long now: Exploring Australian Land Records with Andrew Redfern & me! Learn to trace your ancestor’s land from first grant. We’ve also set up a new Facebook group for land record Q&A & tips👇 🔗 Join: www.facebook.com/groups/austr... 🎟 Course: www.familyhistoryacademy.com.au/exploring-Au...

🎙️Coming next week on 16/17 June: A SnapShot Interview with genealogical crime author Nathan Dylan Goodwin! See how research fuels his fiction. Free to watch—just subscribe & register: www.familyhistoryacademy.com.au/snapshot-int... #Genealogy #CrimeFiction #familyhistoryacademy #nathandylangoodwin

Many thanks to Steve Little & Mark Thompson for a brilliant SnapShot Interview—insightful, thought-provoking, and over far too quickly. One viewer called it “a great talk”—we agree! Replay available for SnapShot subscribers. #AI #Genealogy #SnapShotInterviews #FamilyHistoryAcademy

Huge thanks to Andrew Redfern for two brilliant digital toolkit sessions on 15 & 29 April (Eastern US)! 💡 Next up: Transforming Your Research with AI, with Andrew and Fiona Brooker. Don’t miss it! Details here: www.familyhistoryacademy.com.au/transforming... #FamilyHistoryAcademy #GenealogyAI

Exploring the future of family history with AI? Join us for a lively 30 min SnapShot Interview with Mark Thompson & Steve Little—two of the sharpest minds in AI + genealogy. Subscribe/register at: www.familyhistoryacademy.com.au/snapshot-int... #FamilyHistory #AIForGenealogy #familyhistoryacademy

Sometimes being one of the first presentations at a conference #connections2025 is a good thing because then you get to relax for the next two days and enjoy all of the other fabulous sessions. I enjoyed talking about six Irish sisters who emigrated across the globe. #diaspora #familyhistory

🎙️ Huge thanks to Blaine Bettinger for a fascinating #SnapshotInterview! From DNA myths to AI’s role in genealogy, Blaine shared his expertise with clarity and humour. Snapshot subscribers can watch the recording for 3 months! JOIN Paul Graham on 22 April! #FamilyHistoryAcademy #geneticgenealogy

Our first #SnapshotInterviews with Catherine Desmarais & Michael Ramage highlighted the rise of #ForensicGenealogy. Could you be an expert witness? Learn how to present findings in court & meet forensic standards in our upcoming course! ⚖️📚 More Info: www.familyhistoryacademy.com.au/forensic-gen...

Most genealogy societies publish a journal, magazine, or newsletter—sometimes all three! A skilled editor can elevate a publication and raise a society’s profile. 🔗 Find out more! www.familyhistoryacademy.com.au/editing-gene... #Editing #GenealogyPublishing #FamilyHistory #GenealogyEducation

Happy Australia Day! Today holds different meanings for many. Let’s reflect, celebrate, and honour First Nations peoples. Australia’s creativity has shaped the world—Wi-Fi, the black box, spray-on skin, and pavlovas (possibly shared with Kiwis!). #AustraliaDay #FirstNations #Innovation #Ingenuity

Working on my #Connections2025 presentation about six Irish sisters and considering this washstand for inclusion. It belonged to my great-grandaunt, passed to her grandson, then to me. Needs restoring—tiles are stunning! Should I keep the timber dark? #heirloom #antiquerestoration #familyhistory

My book arrived safely after weeks on the high seas (or skies). It is hefty (over 500 pages) but I already know it will be an exceptionally valuable resource when researching my Ulster ancestors. #genealogy #ulsterhistoricalfoundation #ancestordiscovery #familyhistory

A busy start to 2025 with our first newsletter for the year and a new blog post! Not getting the newsletter? Sign up at familyhistory.academy and catch up on the blog too. With a fantastic lineup of educators, there’s something for everyone. #familyhistoryacademy #genealogy #familyhistoryeducation

🐍 Happy New Year – Welcome to the Year of the Snake! Celebrate 2025 with wisdom, growth, and fresh opportunities. Shed old habits, learn something new, and connect deeply. Explore courses at Family History Academy: www.familyhistory.academy 🌳✨ #YearOfTheSnake #Genealogy #LearnGrowConnect

Thrilled to be part of the #LegacyWebinars 2025 lineup! Choose from 173 classes taught by 132 speakers from 17 countries. + a new series - AI for Genealogists. Don’t miss this amazing educational opportunity! Register now: familytreewebinars.com/upcoming-web... #genealogy #familyhistoryeducation

This is a terrific offer for Australians and if you have never read any of Nathan's books, then you are in for a treat. You can join in the SnapShot conversation with Nathan in June - see familyhistory.academy/snapshot-interviews/ getbook.at/Hollywood-eb... #NathanDylanGoodwin #genealogymysteries

As 2024 winds down, thank you for being a part of Family History Academy. 🙏 Your support means a great deal to me. Wishing you joyful holidays, restful moments, and a chance to recharge. Here’s to a discovery-filled 2025! #familyhistoryacademy #happyholidays2024 #RenewAndRefresh

No virtual options for major conferences in 2025? Genealogy deserves better. Hybrid/recorded options promote inclusion and innovation. It’s time for family history leaders to embrace forward-thinking approaches. #genealogy #VirtualLearning See: www.familyhistoryacademy.com.au/virtual-acce...

The final 2024 class for @familyhistory.academy is done – and what a terrific class it was! Huge thanks to Michelle Leonard (@genealogylass.bsky.social) for expertly delivering the Immersive DNA Case Studies Workshop. Looking forward to her three 2025 courses! #DNAEducation #genealogy #FamilyHistory

Across from Terryhoogan, where my Pillar ancestors farmed, is Ballinabeck cemetery (Protestant) and Relicarn (Catholic). Found Isaac Sefton’s headstone; his daughter married Richard Pillar (my gg-grandmother’s brother) in 1853. They migrated to South Australia in 1855. #terryhoogan #pillarancestry

The December #FamilyHistoryAcademy newsletter has been sent out! 🎉 You'll find course updates and an exciting announcement to close out the year. Not subscribed? Sign up now to stay inspired in 2025: familyhistory.academy 🚀 #Genealogy #FamilyHistoryAcademy #SnapShotInterviews #GenealogyEducation

☕ Coffee + Genealogy Courses = Perfection! ☕ The 2025 Family History Academy lineup (Jan–June) is live! 🎉 From breaking brick walls to forensic genealogy, there’s something for everyone. 📅 Explore now: familyhistory.academy #Genealogy #FamilyHistory #GenealogyCourses #FamilyHistoryAcademy

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Remember when virtual learning was the 'new normal'? Well, it stuck for good reason! Real hugs beat virtual ones, but online classes let us do much more. Love your ideas & feedback on the classes you want—keep them coming. Let’s make 2025 great! #VirtualEducation #FamilyHistory #Genealogy #FHA2025

A favourite city is Belfast, home of PRONI ❤️. Having experienced London & Ireland during the Troubles, 'Say Nothing' captures that era's tension perfectly. A must-watch on Disney+. Review at: www.abc.net.au/news/2024-11... #Belfast #Genealogy #TheTroubles #DisneyPlus #SayNothing

Up at 12:30am ready for the 1am start of BCG’s ‘Putting Skills to Work’ with Karen Stanbary on ‘Writing About Genetic Evidence: Practice the Principles to Meet Genealogy Standards.’ My highlighters are already busy with more still to come! #BCGEducationFund #LearningJourney #GenealogyStandards #DNA

I don't know if #IrishNewspaperArchives are here yet but shout out for their excellent #BlackFriday offer - 50% off their annual sub. #GenHour #Genealogy

I love beautiful wedding dresses, and this one is no exception. May (Mary Elizabeth) Delahunty, with her bridesmaid, on her 1933 wedding day. Her simple dress and cloche veil are stunning. The enormous bouquets? A bit much for today’s weddings! #weddingdress #1930sstyle #familyhistory #oldphotos

📣 Last class of the year coming up with Michelle Leonard @genealogylass.bsky.social! While many are winding down, it’s my busiest time as I map out the 2025 course calendar for Family History Academy.There’s so much to look forward to! #Genealogy #FamilyHistory #Education #FHA2025 #LoveMyJob

It took much reading of help files and lots of swearing before calling in the 'big guns' (aka the IT son) to help with changing my handle to familyhistory.academy. But it is now done and it WORKS!

This is my first post, so I thought I’d dive right in! 2025 will be Family History Academy’s 5th year, and I’m offering a free series with genealogy luminaries called The Snapshot Interviews. Who would you love to interview, and what questions would you ask? #snapshotinterviews #familyhistoryacademy