Researching the lives of women in the past

探究往昔女性的生平

The Conversation

2026-02-09

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Have you ever wondered if there were a scandal buried in your family history? Datshiane Navanayagam meets two female genealogists from the US and Ireland to discuss the desire many of us have to dig into our heritage. Michele Soulli is an American genealogist who made headlines around the world when she tracked down the real "Brenda" from rap superstar Tupac's hit song Brenda's Got A Baby, and reunited her with the child she had put up for adoption. Hilary McDonagh helps clients who want to trace their family histories or find missing heirs. In Ireland, where famine prompted girls to migrate overseas by themselves, Hilary has unearthed some incredible stories. Producer: Hannah Sander Picture: Hilary McDonagh (L), Michele Soulli (R)
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  • Hello, I'm Dashirani Navanayagam and welcome to the conversation from the BBC World Service,

  • the programme which showcases the incredible work and experiences of women around the world.

  • Today on the programme, have you ever wondered if there were buried secrets in your family history,

  • or tried to track down a missing relative?

  • Then you may want to consult a genealogist.

  • This is a flourishing field which requires rigorous investigative skills,

  • curiosity, and a huge amount of tact.

  • It's also a profession dominated by women.