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Courtney B. Vance's Fearless Ancestors

Courtney B. Vance's fascinating family line goes back to a runaway slave turned soldier.
A Patriot Ancestor

Robert Downey, Jr. learns about his ancestor who fought in the Revolutionary War.
Education | Noble Blood

An exploration of Maggie Gyllenhaal’s noble lineage dating back to King Henry I of England
Education | Founding Mothers

Professor Gates uses DNA testing to trace Maggie Gyllenhaal’s maternal lineage.
Faith and Rebellion

The story of Gyllenhaal’s third great grandfather’s role in creating a religious community
Education | Only in America

An introduction to the life and times of John Lewis.
Education | A Long Struggle

An introduction to the life and times of John Lewis.
A Fireman on the Southern Railroad

Cory Booker learns about the origin of the Booker family name.
The Rattlesnake

Harry Connick Jr. learns about his ancestor, an infamous 18th-century American privateer.
Spending Time in the Castro

Comedian and actress Margaret Cho talks about living in 1970s San Francisco's Castro.

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