Lupita Nyong’o Has DNA from the Oldest Maternal Haplogroup
Season 6
Episode 14
About the Episode
Lupita Nyongo carries DNA from the oldest maternal haplogroup called Mitochondrial Eve, something we’ve never seen on the show before. During this time, no human beings were alive outside of Africa meaning every person on Earth was Black!
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| Expires: | Runtime: 54s
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Extras
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Kristen learns about her grandfather and great grandfather's generational trauma.5:10 -
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Dax hears about the life of his ninth great-grandfather who immigrated from France to Canada.4:56 -
Rubén Blades Traces His Panamanian Heritage
Rubén learns about the difficult life of his African ancestor in Panama on his mother's side.4:05 -
The Complex Chapter in Natalie Morales' Family History
Natalie learns about her maternal third great grandfather, Domingos.3:59 -
Sean Sherman Learns About A Tragic Past
Sean learns of his ancestor who was sent to the Carlisle Indian Industrial School.4:07 -
José Andrés Discovers His Ancestors Were Bakers
José discovers his paternal great-great grandmother was abandoned and given to nuns as a baby.4:41 -
The Hardships in Sharon Stone's Ancestry
Sharon learns about the hardships endured by her mother and her paternal ancestors.4:13 -
Chrissy Teigen Discovers Very Unique Lost Family History
Chrissy learns the true roots of her grandmother Ruth, and details of her great grandparents lives.4:07 -
Stranger Than Fiction Preview
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