Isabella Rossellini, Anjelica Huston, and Mia Farrow delve into the legacies of their families, tracing histories that extend far beyond the realm of cinema.

Actors Melissa McCarthy and Eric Stonestreet explore the paths of their forebears.

Sterling K. Brown, Jon Batiste, and Sasheer Zamata explore the surprising origins of their ancestral homelands.

The surprising lineage of Queen Latifah and Jeffrey Wright compels us to reconsider established narratives of America's history.

A look into the Jewish roots of figures like actor Jeff Goldblum, radio personality Terry Gross, and comedian Marc Maron.

Sigourney Weaver, Justina Machado, and Amy Ryan delve into the stories of their heritage.

The lineage of three scientific pioneers – Harold Varmus, Francis Collins, and Shirley Ann Jackson – reveals a fascinating tapestry of familial legacies.

Questlove, S. Epatha Merkerson, and Ava DuVernay delve into the unforeseen locations where their forebears were dispersed by the institution of slavery.

Marisa Tomei, Jimmy Kimmel, and John Turturro explore the hardships endured by their forebears in Italy, the sacrifices made to establish new lives for their families across the Atlantic.

The lineages of Laura Linney, Lisa Ling, and Soledad O'Brien are marked by a history of roguish figures: tricksters, scoundrels, and those who have crossed the boundaries of the law.

Fashion receives a visit from history. Henry Louis Gates, Jr. navigates the realm of style, encountering three iconic figures – Diane von Furstenberg, Narciso Rodriguez, and RuPaul Charles – and illuminating the lineage of daring that fuels…

In this episode, Henry Louis Gates, Jr. employs the tools of DNA genealogy to unravel the hidden histories within the family trees of actress Téa Leoni and radio personality Joe Madison. He guides them on a journey of discovery, introducing…

In this episode, Henry Louis Gates, Jr. delves into the ancestral histories of three prominent figures: actor Julianne Moore, comedian Bill Hader, and painter Kehinde Wiley. He uncovers how the military service of their forebears profoundly…

Henry Louis Gates, Jr. gathers actors Scarlett Johansson and Lupita Nyong’o, alongside chef Lidia Bastianich—three women whose families navigated continents in search of freedom and a better life, each carrying echoes of those left behind. …

In this episode, Henry Louis Gates, Jr. delves into the hidden histories of three prominent figures: journalist Gayle King, film director Jordan Peele, and comedian Issa Rae. He guides them on a journey to meet their ancestors, encounters t…

Henry Louis Gates, Jr. guides Congresswoman Nancy Pelosi, news anchor Norah O’Donnell, and fashion designer Zac Posen as they delve into their ancestral histories, tracing the paths of their forebears who journeyed to the United States driv…