The Conversation

BBC World Service

Two women from different parts of the world, united by a common passion, experience or expertise, share the stories of their lives.

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The Conversation

Episodes (565)

Monday Researching the lives of women in the past
Mon Feb 2nd Telling the story of pioneering women in politics
Jan 26th Taking a fresh look at women’s designer shoes

The Conversation

Feb 9, 2026
26½ minutes
12 MB

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...

The Conversation

Researching the lives of women in the past

BBC World Service

00:00 -26:28