Watch the show by subscription on the PBS website. Experts answers family history questions of everyday Americans in quick segments, with polished visuals of old records, photos and family trees. This PBS series, hosted by a trio of genealogy experts, features an “Antiques Roadshow”-style setup. Season nine premiered in January 2023 on PBS. History lessons are mixed in to show, along with some context about ancestors’ lives. In each episode of this series, historian Henry Louis Gates, Jr., explores the roots of two or three well-known Americans. Finding Your Roots with Henry Louis Gates, Jr.

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Jeff Douglas hosts this irreverent, fast-paced series that takes Canadians on road trips and worldwide searches to track down their ancestors. You’ll learn about doing genealogy research and get inspired. This 23-episode series from BYUtv explores family history records from around the globe, weaving expert genealogy how-to with moving personal stories.

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