TV Shows Pique Interest in Genealogy

TV Shows Pique Interest in Genealogy

According to KSL.com, “An American pastime with deep roots in Utah is seeing an explosion in public interest. Two nationally televised programs are giving genealogy research the kind of profile not seen since the TV series “Roots.” For many people, the allure is irresistible. NBC’s “Who Do You Think You Are?” takes famous Americans on a genealogical journey. For example, Sarah Jessica Parker’s search led to ancestors at the Gold Rush and the Salem witch trials. Likewise, the PBS show “Faces of America” chronicles scholar Henry Louis Gates following similar surprising treks through history.

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