A Patriot Ancestor

Extras

• Brian Cox's Grandfather Was Exposed to Poison Gas in WWI

  Brian Cox learns that his grandfather was likely exposed to poison gas in WWI.

  4:25
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  The Hidden Truth in Viola Davis' Family Tree

  Viola Davis and Prof. Gates discover a surprising secret her grandfather kept to himself.

  10:16

• Claire Danes Discovers Her Great-Grandfather’s WWI Sacrifice

  Claire Danes discovers the story of her great-grandfather's heroic sacrifice in WWI.

  5:58
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  And Still I Rise Preview

  Henry Louis Gates reveals the unexpected family trees of Angela Y. Davis and Jeh Johnson

  0:32
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  Chosen Preview

  David Duchovny and Richard Kind trace their Jewish roots from Europe and the Middle East.

  0:32
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  Family: Lost and Found Preview

  Joe Manganiello and Tony Gonzalez discover close relatives whose names they’ve never heard

  0:32
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  Carol Burnett Learns Who Fought in Wars — and Who Fled

  Carol Burnett uncovers some surprising connections between her family and the Civil War.

  4:28
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  Niecy Nash Discovers Her Ancestor's History as Slaves

  Niecy Nash reads the first tangible evidence she's seen about her slave ancestors.

  5:40
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  Danny Trejo Learns About His Ancestors' Journey to the U.S.

  Danny Trejo learns about his great-grandparents' journey by foot from Mexico to the U.S.

  5:34
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  Cyndi Lauper's Ancestors Played a Part in a Swiss Rebellion

  Cyndi Lauper's great-grandfather organized a rebellion in Switzerland in the 1650s.

  4:04