The Generations Project

Ed has spent his entire life believing he is Native American. But when a DNA test shakes that belief, Ed goes on a journey to discover the origin of his family.

Sean, a dyslexic author and mountaineer, learns about his great-grandfather's life during World War I to see if following the call is worth all the heartache. He visits Plymouth Plantation and Boston.

Learn how to do your own generations project by connecting with your ancestors in a way that makes a difference in your life right now.

Tara, a Pakistani-American, learns how her prominent Muslim ancestors risked their lives to help establish India's independence and participate in the Pakistan-India partitioning.

In search of a stunning new recipe for the rising generation, Chef Nick sets out to learn about the lives and diets of his French-Canadian ancestors.

Xander and Carrie, whose twin boys were saved from a genetic disease by an anonymous bone- marrow donor, test the relationship between genetic and genealogical ancestry while searching for the disease in their own family histories.

A Golden Gate Bridge ironworker sets out to build emotional bridges with his estranged son. When Kerry discovers a story about his father's relationship with his own parents, he wonders if history is repeating itself.

An undertaker learns about the lives of his African-American ancestors by investigating their deaths and how they were memorialized.

Will, an actor, hopes his family history can help him navigate the choice between a practical career and his dream of working in the arts.

Ty attempts to reconcile his feelings about his German ancestors' involvement in both World Wars, including their role in the Nazi regime.

Rachel is curious about her ancestors' relationships with their ecosystems. Her discoveries range from Canadian canals to the Salem witch trials.

PJ and Heidi are on their way to rehabilitating their relationship. They hope to find tight-knit, well-adjusted ancestors in their family tree.