Novelist Amy Tan found out about her family history on Finding Your Roots. See an exclusive clip of the moment.

A recent episode of PBS documentary series "Finding Your Roots" featured Rita Dove, an award-winning poet from Akron.

In PEOPLE's exclusive first look at the Jan. 14 episode of 'Finding My Roots', Joy Behar discovered just how close her family ...

On Tuesday’s edition of Finding Your Roots with Henry Louis Gates Jr., the theme was Italian heritage week as both The View ...

Season 11 of "Finding Your Roots," which debuted on Jan. 7, will feature a plethora of similar revelations about celebrities' ...

Dustin Hoffman didn’t know the names of his paternal grandparents when he appeared Tuesday on the PBS show “Finding Your Roots With Henry Louis Gates.” After learning of the tragedies in his ...

Henry Louis Gates, Jr. reveals inspiring ancestors of novelist Amy Tan & poet Rita Dove.

Amanda Seyfried, during a new episode of 'Finding Your Roots,' learns that her third great-grandfather was murdered in 1905. See an exclusive clip.

Season 11 of Finding Your Roots begins January 7 on PBS. It features stars uncovering compelling family histories. Episodes air weekly, exploring surprising DNA connections.

Henry Louis Gates, Jr. explores the Italian roots of Joy Behar & Michael Imperioli.

The longtime PBS series host reveals some of the surprises in store in the coming episodes, including one of his own.

On Tuesday’s edition of Finding Your Roots with Henry Louis Gates Jr., the theme was Italian heritage week as both The View star Joy Behar and The Sopranos alum Michael Imperioli journeyed back ...