Episodes
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Trace Your Immigrant Origins
S3 - 1m 23s
Learn where to start when tracing your ancestor’s journey.
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Latino and Other Links to the American Revolution
S3 - 1m 23s
If you have African American, Latino, Native American, or Jewish origins, you may have a connection to the American Revolution.
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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.
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Comic Book Ancestor
S3 E1 - 1m 4s
A park ranger learns how the legend of his ancestor was fit for a comic book.
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History of Navajo Code Talkers
S3 E1 - 1m 32s
Genealogists describe how Navajo recruits and their language helped turn the tide of World War II.
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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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