Finding Your Roots with Henry Louis Gates, Jr.

What was once a dream for those who could afford the extensive research time & travel has become affordable for everyone thanks to genetic services such as 23&Me and Ancestry - and the series inspires the viewer to do just that, to discover their past through genetics.

The series is entertaining and informative as well as emotive and compelling. It's definitely a must "schedule record" on the dvr as not not miss an episode.

How can I get chosen for a research into my family roots ?

Dr. Gates takes the guest through history. He weaves the stories of forefathers with an eloquence that leaves the audience spellbound. The research is amazing but when Dr. Gates introduces the past to the present, it is truly magical. The profiles are beautiful and at times agonizing, but the past woven so articulately to the history of family is wonderful. It absolutely should be shown in history classes as it draws you into the eras of yesterday while letting the guests learn about occurences and activities that lead to who they are today. Brilliant work.

I didn't realize this is a show from. 2012. I found it on late night PBS. I love this slice of history. Dr. Gates is masterful.

What's it like to see that How's that make you feel You are looking at the moment Did you know that story Did you sense that Please turn the page Please read the transcribed/hilited area Have you ever heard that You just met your xxxxxgrand parents You just learned

I enjoy the show, I have learned a lot of information regarding my Irish roots, as well as places to make contacts. Many of the guest are forever entertaining.

I remember one story when the mother escaped by carrying her child on her back only to drown it when she crossed a body of water.

Tony Shaloub was one of my favorites.

Valarie

Valarie.

I am not that into genealogy that much. But, for me learning about the genealogy of famous people is fascinating.

On finding your roots there are usually 3 guests on each episode. Luis gates sits at a table with each guest and takes them through their genealogy. The show switches back and forth between guests.

And sometimes Luis gates jr even finds that two of the guests on the show are related or that a guest on the show is related some someone else famous.

It always interesting.