Where did your surname come from?
Our last names reveal the lives of our ancestors. Though it's not always obvious, they can tell us where they lived, what they did, what others thought of them, and…
Edie Falco’s roots are not where she thought they were…
Actress Edie Falco sets out to find out more about the life of her mysterious great grandfather George McGrath. Her journey takes her to Manhattan, where she discovers an unexpected…
Marisa Tomei tries to solve an ancient family murder/mystery!
Marisa Tomei sets out to uncover the story of her paternal grandparents who immigrated to the United States from Italy. Tomei travels to Southern Italy to explore her family's roots…
Susan Sarandon Uncovers Her Estranged Grandmother’s Hidden Past
Actress Susan Sarandon researches her family history, including that of her enigmatic grandmother, Anita Rigali, who disappeared when Susan's mother Leonora was a child.
Kate Winslet delves into her Swedish ancestry
Oscar-winning actor Kate Winslet follows a rumour of Scandinavian ancestry on her mother's side of the family and is delighted to find that she has Swedish heritage.
The Surprising Family History Charles Dance
Actor Charles Dance has made his name playing aristocrats, including Tywin Lannister in HBO's Game of Thrones. But the upstairs world Charles inhabits on screen is nothing like his own…