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The basic drive to discover who we are and where we come from is at the core of the new 10-part PBS series "Finding Your Roots with Henry Louis Gates, Jr.", the 12th series from Professor Gates, the Alphonse Fletcher University Professor at Harvard University and director of the W.E.B. Du Bois Institute for African and African American Research.

Tom inherits a box of family memorabilia and goes on a journey to uncover the secrets of his ancestors. Along the way, he meets quirky relatives and uncovers surprising truths. Family Tree is a heartwarming comedy that explores the complexities of family relationships and the importance of knowing where you come from.

An Australian adaptation of the long-running BBC documentary series, in which a celebrity explores the past through the history of an ancestor.

Over 26 million of us have taken a DNA test in the past decade. This growing popularity of genetic testing has created worldwide databases that allow us to ask questions previously impossible to answer about our families, ancestry and health. Stacey Dooley is meeting people across the UK who want to unlock mysteries hidden within their genetic code. Working with one of the UK's leading geneticists, Professor Turi King, as well as genealogists, social workers and doctors, she uses the very latest DNA technology to reveal lost heritage, track down missing relatives and detect debilitating diseases before it is too late.

Jack faces horrifying family history and serial killers from the beyond in an Antipodean paranormal investigation. Discovering his ancestors might haunt the former penal colony in Hobart, Tasmania - how far will he go to make contact?

To commemorate the 80th anniversary of the start of World War Two, four celebrated actors explore their grandparents' extraordinary wartime stories.

Celebrity pairs embark on an adventurous and life changing road trip to discover their family history. Following their maternal and paternal bloodlines, the pairings will be delving into their family history using cutting edge DNA technology and genealogy to uncover the secrets of their past...as well as meeting living relatives they never knew existed.

The Great Swedish Adventure is a Swedish reality series which premiered in Swedish Television on 30 October 2011. Filming of season 1 took place in June 2011. The series is based on the popular Norwegian TV show Alt for Norge from TVNorge. The series is about Swedish-Americans returning to Sweden to discover their roots. In the program, they learn more about their family. Each week forced a participant in leaving the series and can thus miss their chance to get to know more about its origins. Host is Anders Lundin. In each section, participants puzzle pieces that will make their family complete map. Genealogists for the series is Helena Stark.

Ant and Dec embark on their journey to New York. Here, they are following their mother lines using DNA analysis and genealogy. Straightaway, there's a surprise for Dec as he finds out he has close DNA family he never knew existed, while Ant's history takes him to the United Nations. After a whirlwind tour of the US, it's back to Ireland and uncovering a family secret that Ant's family have been trying to unlock for years.

For the first time ever, Hitler's DNA is identified. Led by geneticist Professor Turi King and historian Dr Alex J Kay, the team investigate what the DNA reveals about Hitler's heritage, shedding light on the puzzles of his origins.

This is an engaging, innovative program that reveals the bigger picture of our nation's past, present and future. With a diverse mix of stories in each episode, it appeals to Americans interested in learning about their family histories. It also shows that no matter one's heritage and background, everyone has a place in history.

Adventure and revelry abound as Shaun Micallef travels overseas with popular Australian comedians Aaron Chen, Michael 'Wippa' Wipfli, Lizzy Hoo, Dilruk Jayasinha, Nina Oyama and Arj Barker in the brand-new SBS documentary series.

"Roots Less Traveled" is a live-action, half-hour television program designed to meet the educational and informational needs of children aged 13-16. "Roots Less Traveled" follows two family members as they gain a newfound understanding and respect for each other on their quest to learn more about their family history. From rumors of a relative who sailed on the Titanic to stories of homesteaders forging a new path for future generations, our duo will discover the truth behind the tales that have been passed down in their family while our viewers learn the personal stories behind notable historical moments. Viewers will be taken on a literal journey to unique places around the globe, learning more about the culture and history of these significant locations and events that happened there. Throughout this experience, we will witness these family members grow closer as they gain wisdom not only about themselves, but also about how their past has helped shape their present.

This is a series on social mobility and social stasis. It will use the stories, struggle and triumphs of the families that history forgot.

When blue collar, All-American auto repair advisor David Drew Howe decided to research his ancestry online, he never imagined the shocking results would catapult him and his family into the most elite social circles overnight - ROYALTY. This new series follows David, his wife Pam, and 12-year-old daughter Grace on an adventure of a lifetime as they make the bold decision to travel 3,000 miles away to unveil what it really means to be heir to the throne of the British Isle of Man.

According to recent science the Neanderthals are not the knuckle-dragging apemen of popular imagination. In fact they are our distant ancestors. About 2% of the DNA of most people is of Neanderthal origin - and it continues to affect us today. Ella Al-Shamahi enlists the skills of Andy Serkis, the master of performance capture, and a group of experts to investigate Neanderthals.

Each week host Daisy Fuentes and A New Leaf will follow people on the cusp of key life inflection points, using family history, genealogy, and sometimes DNA analysis to guide them on their journey of self-discovery, and help them learn from the past while looking to the future. In partnership with Ancestry®, Fuentes will join families as they learn the importance of appreciating and understanding their family history and ancestors in order to make important life decisions.