The podcast episodes explore how incorporating family history and personal connections can enrich the storytelling around significant historical events, such as the Triangle Shirtwaist Factory fire and the aftermath of the Holocaust.

In the first episode, Martin Abramowitz's personal journey in uncovering his father's connection to the Triangle fire adds a poignant, individual perspective to the larger historical narrative. Similarly, in the second episode, Philippe Sands' own family history and connections to key individuals involved in the development of human rights laws following the Holocaust lend a personal dimension to the discussion of these important legal and political developments.

These examples demonstrate how weaving personal stories into the historical context can help listeners better understand the human impact and long-lasting consequences of such events.