The Family Histories Podcast began quietly with a trailer on 1st May 2026, with the first full guest episode on 5th May.
Episodes discussed topics including emigration, crime, gender, the lives of women in history, betrayal, and the treatment of Polish and Japanese people in World War Two.
Each guest also shared their own current research brick wall, in a hope that one of our listeners can help them make bring it crashing down.
Series Eleven Trailer
Join host Andrew Martin and the 19th Century Hungarian Sándor as they introduce the eleventh series.
Episode 1: ‘The Judge’ with John Mathues
Andrew meets family historian John Mathues and hears about his ancestor unafraid to challenge authority.
Episode 2: ‘The Plaiter’ with Janet Few
Andrew meets family historian and historical interpreter Janet Few and hears about a woman whose skills are seen as a threat.
Episode 3: ‘The Salesman’ with Ulysses Swanson
Andrew meets public historian and researcher Ulysses Swanson, and hears how he researches the lives of transgender people through history.
Episode 4: ‘The Escapee’ with Eliza Karpińska
Andrew meets professional genealogist Eliza Karpińska, and hears about a boy who wanted to travel the world.
Episode 5: ‘The Debtor’ with Andrew Redfern
Andrew meets Australian genealogist and tech fan, Andrew Redfern, and hears about a man who lives a secret life in Australia…
Episode 6: ‘The Incarcerated’ with Tamiko Nimura
Andrew meets author and public historian Tamiko Nimura and hears about how her family were affected by Japanese-American incarceration camps.
Episode 7: ‘The Overlooked’ with Olwen Moseley
Andrew meets genealogist and storyteller Olwen Moseley, and hears how a death led her to discover a daughter with her own tragic tale.
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