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Dec 26, 2025

In this episode of the Genealogy Gems podcast, host Lisa Louise Cooke discusses innovative tools and resources for genealogists, including Tree Crossing, a new platform designed to help users share their family trees in a more engaging way for non-genealogists. The episode features an interview with the creators of Tree Crossing, who explain how their tool addresses common challenges faced by genealogists.

Additionally, Lisa introduces Old News, a new newspaper collection from MyHeritage, highlighting its potential to uncover unique stories about ancestors. Lisa shares some exciting discoveries in her own research and tech tips that makes utilizing their foreign-language newspapers easier than ever. 

00:00 Introduction 
02:40 Exploring Tree Crossing: A New Genealogy Tool
04:52 Interview with Tree Crossing Creators
11:09 Features and Benefits of Tree Crossing
16:03 Getting Started with Tree Crossing
17:57 Introduction to Old News: A New Resource
19:47 Exploring Old News Features
26:36 Unique Discoveries with Old News
31:28 Navigating Old News Search Features and Google Lens
46:48 Upcoming Genealogy Gems Course Announcement

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