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Sarah Jessica Parker Descended from Accused Witch
'Hocus Pocus' star Sarah Jessica Parker played a Salem witch—turns out she's descended from one of the real-life accused witches. | By...
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Aug 30, 20203 min
Chadwick Boseman Helped Many Make a Stronger Connection to their African Heritage
The late actor and producer Chadwick Boseman helped many find a stronger sense of identity in their African roots. Chadwick Boseman's...
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May 4, 20206 min
Matthew Noszka's Polish Heritage
Matthew Noszka has an impressive Polish heritage of immigrant ancestors chasing and achieving the American dream. Follow their journey...
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Oct 15, 20199 min
Logan Lerman's Ancestors Fled Nazi-Controlled Europe
Actor Logan Lerman likely wouldn't be here today if his Jewish ancestors hadn't fled Nazi-controlled Europe when they did. | BY MIKE...
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Sep 28, 20195 min
Ansel Elgort's Grandmother Saved Norway's Jewish Children from the Nazis
Ansel Elgort's grandmother was an amazing hero who saved many of Norway's Jewish children from being murdered by the Nazis. | BY MIKE...
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Sep 6, 20197 min
Braeden Lemasters Descended from Civil War Officer, POW
Musician and actor Braeden Lemasters is descended from a Civil War officer with a colorful past. Braeden Lemasters is a singer-guitarist...
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Jul 20, 20195 min
'Game of Thrones' Actor Eugene Simon—Lancel of House Lannister—In Real Life Is of House Bruce
The actor who plays the role of Lancel Lannister in Game of Thrones is actually a descendant of Clan Bruce and the royal houses of...
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Jul 2, 20198 min
Josh Hutcherson Descends from Revolutionary War Soldiers
Josh Hutcherson starred as the revolutionary fighter 'Peeta' in The Hunger Games, and in fact the real-life actor is descended from...
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Jun 6, 20195 min
Spider-Man's Tom Holland Descended from 'the Greatest Knight Who Ever Lived'
Interesting parallels can be drawn between Tom Holland's ancient ancestor and the character of Spider-Man, who Tom portrays in the Marvel...
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Apr 17, 20194 min
Written in the Stars: Finn Wittrock Descended from German Imperial Court Astrologer
American Horror Story and Unbroken actor Finn Wittrock is descended from a Medieval court astrologer to Emperor Frederick III. | BY MIKE...
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Apr 3, 20198 min
Chris Evans Descended From Long Line of American Soldiers, Immigrants
Take a look at the fascinating family tree of actor Chris Evans and discover how his ancestry embodies the spirit of Captain America. |...
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Apr 2, 20198 min
The Music's In His Veins: Dylan Minnette Descended from Court Musicians of Kings and Queens
The 13 Reasons Why actor and Wallows band musician has a musical heritage going back nearly 600 years. Dylan Minnette performing with his...
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