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The Rattlesnake
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The Rattlesnake
Harry Connick Jr. learns about his ancestor, an infamous 18th-century American privateer.
Musical Royalty
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Musical Royalty
Branford Marsalis discusses his relative, a pioneering jazz bassist from New Orleans.
FACES OF AMERICA: Mike Nichols' Famous German Ancestor
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FACES OF AMERICA: Mike Nichols' Famous German Ancestor
Henry Louis Gates, Jr. reveals that Mike Nichols' is indeed related to Albert Einstein.
Both Sides of Slavery
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Both Sides of Slavery
Geoffrey Canada on the possibility of having white, slave-owning ancestors.
Lou Walters Way
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Lou Walters Way
Barbara Walters talks about her father's work as a New York City night club owner.
Education | Before Canada: In Search of a Name
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Education | Before Canada: In Search of a Name
An overview of how researchers tracked down Geoffrey Canada's ancestors.
Quakers in Early America
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Quakers in Early America
Kevin Bacon's Quaker ancestor immigrated to America to freely practice his religion.
Education | Slave Master Relationships
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Education | Slave Master Relationships
An introduction to the life and times of John Lewis.
Education | The Most Powerful Instrument
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Education | The Most Powerful Instrument
An introduction to the life and times of John Lewis.
A Fireman on the Southern Railroad
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A Fireman on the Southern Railroad
Cory Booker learns about the origin of the Booker family name.
Education | Searching for Barbara Walters Family's Name Pt.1
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Education | Searching for Barbara Walters Family's Name Pt.1
A look at how researchers uncovered Barbara Walters ancestors last name.
Education | Searching for Barbara Walters Family's Name Pt 2
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Education | Searching for Barbara Walters Family's Name Pt 2
A look at how researchers uncovered Barbara Walters ancestors last name.
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