Genealogy Roadshow
Follow the emotional journey that uses history and science to uncover family stories
Albuquerque
S3 Ep1 | 54m 11s
Trace a woman’s tie to a WWII code talker, a man’s link to a comic book heroine and more.
Houston
S3 Ep3 | 54m 11s
Probe a re-enactor’s roots; learn if a black man’s ancestors worked for the Confederacy.
Our Favorite Stories
S3 Ep4 | 39m 51s
The genealogists revisit their favorite stories from previous seasons.
Boston
S3 Ep5 | 54m 11s
Genealogists at Faneuil Hall to solve mysteries related to witch trials and orphan trains.
Providence
S3 Ep6 | 54m 11s
Research family stories involving the Holocaust, WWI, Amish ties, whaling and pasta.
Los Angeles
S3 Ep7 | 53m 41s
Examine a family genealogical web that has captivated the Roadshow team for years.
St. Louis – Central Library
S2 Ep1 | 53m 40s
Uncover fascinating family stories from Missouri’s famous gateway city.
St. Louis – Union Station
S2 Ep2 | 53m 40s
Uncover fascinating family stories from the River City of St. Louis.
New Orleans – Board of Trade
S2 Ep3 | 53m 40s
Explore a participant’s link to the famous New Orleans Voodoo Queen, Marie Laveau.
New Orleans – Cabildo
S2 Ep4 | 53m 39s
Hear fascinating family stories related at the Cabildo, home of the Louisiana State Museum
Philadelphia – Historical Society of Pennsylvania
S2 Ep5 | 53m 40s
Genealogists uncover fascinating family stories at The Historical Society of Pennsylvania.
Philadelphia – Franklin Institute
S2 Ep6 | 53m 40s
Hear fascinating stories about citizens of the City of Brotherly Love.
Best of Genealogy Roadshow
S2 Ep7 | 53m 40s
Enjoy the most intriguing stories selected from both seasons of the series.
Nashville
S1 Ep1 | 53m 39s
Uncover fascinating stories and mysteries about local citizens and their enigmatic kin.
Detroit
S1 Ep2 | 52m 42s
Learn about “Motor City” residents’ connections to world events and historical figures.
San Francisco
S1 Ep3 | 54m 55s
Hear stories tying citizens to the 1906 earthquake, notorious gangsters and war heroes.
Austin
S1 Ep4 | 53m 40s
Uncover secrets involving some of Texas’ favorite subjects: football and politics.
So Cool For School! Classroom Tips!
1m 11s
Inspire your students to learn about history and genealogy.
Clipped Corners: African Americans During World War I
34s
Learn why military draft records had clipped corners.
History of Navajo Code Talkers
S3 Ep1 | 1m 32s
Genealogists describe the impact of the Navajo language during World War II.
Legend of Pancho Villa
S3 Ep1 | 43s
Genealogy Roadshow details the life, death, and legend of Pancho Villa.
St. Lucia Roots, Land Deeds, Italian Surnames, and F.A.N.
S3 Ep2 | 2m 29s
Floridians learn about St. Lucia roots, land deeds, surnames, and the concept of F.A.N.
History of the Trail of Tears
S3 Ep3 | 36s
The removal of Native Americans from their lands became known as the Trail of Tears.
Slaves Fighting for the Confederacy
S3 Ep3 | 1m 18s
How did Africans Americans come to serve in Confederate Army?
History of Orphan Trains
S3 Ep5 | 47s
150,000 children were sent West on Orphan Trains in the hopes of better lives.
Slave Registers, Wills, and Famous Connections
S3 Ep5 | 1m 50s
New Englanders learn how slave registers, wills, and legends connect them to the past.
Surprising Family Connections in Boston
S3 Ep5 | 2m 11s
A Bostonian is introduced to his famous cousins.
African American Soldiers During World War I
S3 Ep6 | 30s
African American troops were vital to the American military during World War I.
Hispanic Surnames and Little-Known Records
S3 Ep6 | 1m 28s
Hispanic surname traditions and little-known records can unlock genealogical doors.
History of Whaling in New England
S3 Ep6 | 1m 32s
Records and journals shed light on the whaling profession.
Schwab’s Pharmacy and Hollywood
S3 Ep7 | 1m 20s
LA’s iconic Schwab’s Pharmacy became the hot spot for Hollywood elite.
Follow participants on a journey that uses history and science to verify family lore.
Researching Pirates and Outlaws
S2 Ep1 | 1m 54s
Researching pirates and outlaws in your family's history.
St. Louis Central Library
S2 Ep1 | 1m 21s
The Gateway City's location made it a destination for immigrants.
Laura Ingalls Wilder
S2 Ep1 | 1m 45s
At the St. Louis Central Library, a family seeks connections to Laura Ingalls Wilder.
Researching Italian Ancestry
S2 Ep2 | 1m 35s
Genealogical Roadshow on conducting research in an Italian town.
New Orleans Cabildo
S2 Ep4 | 53s
Hear fascinating family stories related at the Cabildo, home of the Louisiana State Museum
Disaster Document Recovery
S2 Ep4 | 1m 47s
Is it possible to recreate a family tree following the loss of documents?
Voodoo and New Orleans History
S2 Ep4 | 1m 28s
The Voodoo religion is deeply connected to New Orleans culture and family history.
Historical Society of Pennsylvania
S2 Ep5 | 59s
The genealogists visit the Historical Society of Pennsylvania.
American Privateers and Philadelphia Genealogy
S2 Ep5 | 1m 10s
Genealogy Roadshow looks into the history of American Privateers and family history.
Uncover fascinating stories and mysteries about local citizens and their enigmatic kin.
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