“Genealogy is, depending on who you consult, either the fastest growing hobby in the U.S., the most popular pastime in the U.S., or just so hot right now.”
read more at Why are Americans Mad about Genealogy?: The Book Bench : The New Yorker.
It is surprising how many people do not realise how popular genealogy is even though there have been 7 TV series of ’Who do you think you are?’ with an accompanying website in the UK. Both the UK and the USA have series currently planned or in production. More US production information is availble here.
