How to Interview Relatives Before It's Too Late

Every family has stories that will never be found in a census record, birth certificate, or DNA test. They live in the memories of parents, grandparents, aunts, uncles, and older relatives—and once those memories are gone, they are gone forever.

In this episode of TIME Capsule: Modern Genealogy, Legacy & AI, Barbara Beauregard shares practical tips for interviewing relatives in a way that captures not only names and dates, but the stories, traditions, emotions, and everyday experiences that bring your family history to life.

You'll learn how to ask meaningful questions that encourage conversation, why ordinary memories are often the most valuable, and how simple tools like your smartphone and artificial intelligence can help preserve these priceless family stor ...