In *The Roots of Identity*, Henry Louis Gates delves into the compelling ancestry of actors Edward Norton and Julia Roberts. Through meticulous DNA analysis and genealogical research, he journeys back through generations, charting lineages …

Renowned scholar Henry Louis Gates, Jr. guides actors Claire Danes and Jeff Daniels on an exploration of their ancestry, revealing foundational moments from the United States' history. Their journey encompasses the brutal realities of World…

In a revealing exploration of ancestry, Henry Louis Gates, Jr. guides comedians Carol Burnett and Niecy Nash as they trace scandals embedded in their family histories. The program unearths long-held secrets concealed by their forebears, ult…

Henry Louis Gates, Jr. traces the lineage of pop icon Cyndi Lauper and actors Jamie Chung and Danny Trejo, meticulously examining records in Italy, Korea, and Mexico. His quest reveals the histories of ancestors whose narratives faded as th…

Henry Louis Gates, Jr. delves into the ancestry of actors Brian Cox and Viola Davis, meticulously researching records from Scottish workhouses and South Carolina slave plantations. His findings illuminate the struggles of their forebears—in…

Henry Louis Gates, Jr. employs the tools of DNA analysis to unravel familial enigmas for figures like actor Joe Manganiello and football icon Tony Gonzalez. His work reveals previously unknown relatives, prompting both men to reconsider the…

Henry Louis Gates guides actors David Duchovny and Richard Kind on a journey to uncover their ancestral connections to Eastern European Jewish communities, and ultimately to the United States. He recounts tales of both triumph and hardship …

In a compelling exploration of identity and history, Henry Louis Gates, Jr. unveils surprising ancestral connections for both the activist Angela Y. Davis and the statesman Jeh Johnson. Through the meticulous analysis of DNA and the redisco…

Henry Louis Gates, Jr. guides the acclaimed journalists Jim Acosta and Van Jones to the figures who paved the way for their work: the enslaved who fled bondage and the immigrant settlers who dared to risk everything for the future of their …

In *The Roots of Black Culture*, Henry Louis Gates, Jr. traces the obscured ancestry of actors Billy Crudup and Tamera Mowry-Housley, journeying through generations to illuminate pivotal moments in history. He weaves a deeply personal narra…