Megan Smolenyak
Megan Smolenyak is a real life history detective who loves to solve mysteries. You might have spotted Megan or her handiwork on Top Chef, Who Do You Think You Are?, Finding Your Roots, Faces of America, Good Morning America, the Today Show, The Early Show, CNN, PBS, BBC, NPR and elsewhere. She's the author of 6 books, including Hey, America, Your Roots Are Showing and Who Do You Think You Are? (companion to the TV series) and conducts forensic research for the Army, coroners, NCIS and the FBI. Here she shares some of her favorite videos featuring a variety of genealogy and history topics.
Roots Books: Psychic Roots
Down Under: The Miltons
Orphan Heirloom Rescue: Photo Album Found on the Streets of Jerusalem
Jack Ford explore his Irish Reynolds Roots with Genealogist and 2nd Cousin Megan Smolenyak
"Half a Negro Boy" (historical quote)
Megan bungee-jumping in Australia
Statue of Liberty Museum Opening
Oprah’s Keynote at Statue of Liberty Museum Opening
Memorial Service of Capt. Lawrence E. Dickson
Judy Collins sings "New Moon over the Hudson"
Annie Moore, 1st to arrive at Ellis Island, serenaded by her Irish cousin, tenor Paul Linehan
Down Under: William & Nancy Ashley of Tampa, Florida
Flat Stanley Does His Roots
Melvina's Descendants, Michelle Obama's Cousins
The Family Tree of Pharrell Williams and Why He Almost Didn’t Exist
Bruce Springsteen accepts Ellis Island award with his mother & aunts
Ancestors: Technology
War Letters: An Interview with Andrew Carroll
DNA Stories: Did She Marry Her Cousin?
DNA Stories: A Tale of Two Fathers (by Megan Smolenyak)
Genetic Family Reunion: DNA Reveals Alex Haley's Scottish Roots
DNA Stories: A Tale of Two Sisters featuring Bill Hurst
Down Under: Zacchini with George Morgan & Drew Smith (by Megan Smolenyak)
Unclaimed Persons featuring Megan Smolenyak
Genealogical Cruising
Michelle Obama's Roots, Part 1 by Megan Smolenyak
Michelle Obama's Roots, Part 2 by Megan Smolenyak
Hey, America, Your Roots Are Showing by Megan Smolenyak
Annie Moore of Ellis Island Memorial