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Embarking on a quest to discover his past, John quickly realized that uncovering family history can reveal far more than simple dates and places. Battling scarce records in the pursuit of truth, he found something unexpected waiting for him in the Shenandoah Valley of Virginia. John's story will have you asking questions about how we define "belonging" as societal norms continually shift. His journey of self-discovery began with the mysterious name, Catherine Kessler - an ancestor from Mount Crawford, Virginia, who held secrets to John's German past. With the help of our AI-guide, CK, who can...

Grab your detective gear and dive into John Oliver Smith's ancestry with his AI-savvy wife, Iran Davar Ardalan. "Long Sought" is a podcast exploring John's German-American heritage, enhanced by CK, an AI co-host adding flavor to the journey. Discover the allure of uncovering hidden roots.