First broadcast: Wednesday, February 14 at 12:00 noon Eastern Time (9AM PT)

Greek Ancestry founder, Gregory Kontos, unveils an exciting new venture for the Greek genealogy community – G(r)eek Talk. This biweekly vidcast (video podcast) will be a dynamic and relevant platform for all things related to Greek family history research. It will offer insightful discussions, featured guests, and the latest news pertinent to the community.

G(r)eek Talk will be hosted by Gregory Kontos and cohosted by Georgia Stryker Keilman of the Hellenic Genealogy Geek website and Facebook group, and Carol Kostakos Petranek of the Spartan Roots website. Each episode will kick off with updates in the field, then move on to spotlight a specific theme. The group will dive into topics ranging from tracing ancestral roots to delving into less known aspects of Greek history and archival heritage. Guest speakers will bring viewers a wealth of varied perspectives and insights, expanding their knowledge and broadening their understanding of the lives and times of their ancestors.

Gregory Kontos expresses his excitement about the launch, stating, “Through our vidcast discussions, Carol, Georgia and I are looking forward to sharing knowledge, opinions and questions about all things Greek genealogy and family history, enhancing our field like never before and strengthening our community bonds.”

The inaugural episode of G(r)eek Talk will air on Wednesday, February 14 at 12:00 noon Eastern Time (9AM PT). Each episode will be live-streamed and recorded on the Greek Ancestry YouTube channel; and available for viewing on demand. The schedule for the first three vidcasts is:

2/14: “Greek Document and Photo Treasures for Sale Online”
2/28: “The Diary of Pantelis Karatasakis” (guest: Alec P. Karys)
3/13: “Memorable Ancestral Research Trips”

Tune in to G(r)eek Talk to join us, and other Greek genealogy enthusiasts, as we take this next step together in learning about our Greek ancestry!