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Genealogy Roadshow

Follow a diverse cast of participants on an emotional journey that uses history and science to uncover their fascinating family stories. Genealogy Roadshow continues in Season 3, exploring history with the diverse cast of participants from cities around the country, including Boston, Miami, Houston, Los Angeles, and more. #GenealogyPBS

Los Angeles

53m 41s

Examine a family’s connection to the legendary Hollywood pharmacy, Schwab’s; a link to one of the first African-American college graduates; a family tree wrapped in a genealogical web that has captivated the Roadshow team for years; and more.

Episodes

  • Los Angeles: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Los Angeles

    S3 E7 - 53m 41s

    Examine a family’s connection to the legendary Hollywood pharmacy, Schwab’s; a link to one of the first African-American college graduates; a family tree wrapped in a genealogical web that has captivated the Roadshow team for years; and more.

  • Providence: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Providence

    S3 E6 - 54m 11s

    Join genealogists at the Providence Public Library to research stories about Holocaust survivors; a guest’s African-American relative who served in WWI; a man’s Amish ties; a woman’s roots in the whaling industry; and a Rhode Island macaroni company.

  • Boston: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Boston

    S3 E5 - 54m 11s

    Join genealogists at iconic Faneuil Hall to solve mysteries related to the Salem Witch Trials, orphan trains, the Great Boston Fire of 1872 and the small pox epidemic, and research a link to the founders of Boston.

  • Our Favorite Stories: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Our Favorite Stories

    S3 E4 - 39m 51s

    Genealogists Joshua Taylor, Kenyatta Berry and Mary Tedesco revisit their favorite stories from previous seasons, and three memorable guests return to share what has happened since their appearances.

  • Houston: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Houston

    S3 E3 - 54m 11s

    Investigate a re-enactor’s Texas roots; learn about Andersonville prison; find out if a black man’s ancestors fought for the Confederacy; and uncover one woman’s link to a prominent Texas figure and another’s connection to the Cherokee Freedman.

  • Miami: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Miami

    S3 E2 - 54m 11s

    Follow genealogists as they trace stories about Pocahontas, a Cuban grandfather’s secret past, the impact of WWII on a Filipino family, changes wrought by the Tuskegee experiment and a possible villainous ancestor.

  • Albuquerque: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Albuquerque

    S3 E1 - 54m 11s

    Trace a woman’s connection to a Native-American code talker; a man’s deep New Mexican roots; an ancestor whose life resembles a Wild West tale; queries about a tie to the explosive Trinity Test; and a man’s link to a famous comic book heroine.

Extras + Features

  • St. Lucia Roots, Land Deeds, Italian Surnames, and F.A.N.: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    St. Lucia Roots, Land Deeds, Italian Surnames, and F.A.N.

    S3 E2 - 2m 29s

    St. Lucia has a unique policy when it comes to records and land deeds hold the key to cattle baron claims. Knowing the foundation of Italian surnames can help with research, as can the concept of F.A.N. – Friends, Associates, and Neighbors.

  • Roots in the Wild West: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Roots in the Wild West

    S3 - 27s

    Did your great grandfather wear a sheriff’s badge or own a saloon? Dig into your roots in the Wild West.

  • What is Indirect Evidence?: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    What is Indirect Evidence?

    S3 - 1m 58s

    When the trail runs cold, find out how you can get new leads on your ancestors through indirect evidence.

  • Legend of Pancho Villa: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Legend of Pancho Villa

    S3 E1 - 43s

    Pancho Villa was a Mexican revolutionary -- a Robin Hood of sorts. He stole from the rich and gave to the poor. But he was also a killer and a bandit. And because of his Robin Hood status, that made him somewhat of a folk hero.

  • Comic Book Ancestor: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Comic Book Ancestor

    S3 E1 - 1m 4s

    A park ranger learns how the legend of his ancestor was fit for a comic book.

  • Season 3 Preview: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Season 3 Preview

    S3 - 30s

    The third season continues to follow a diverse cast of participants on an emotional journey that uses history and science to uncover their fascinating family stories. Each individual’s past will link to a larger community history, revealing the rich cultural tapestry of America. The programs feature participants from Los Angeles to Boston who want to explore a genealogical mystery.

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