Finding out where you came from and who your ancestors were has never been easier, thanks to modern technology. Whether ...

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

Mary Meachum, abolitionist dedicated her life to helping slaves escaping St. Louis to reach freedom, Illinois ...

Novelist Amy Tan has always turned to her own family for writing inspiration. "The Joy Luck Club," one of her most famous books, has autobiographical elements. Now, she has some fascinating new ...

GATES: You are able to trace your family lineage back more than 850 ... just how much had been hidden within her father's family tree. The story begins with Rita's grandmother, a woman named ...

Tensions between Billy Ray Cyrus and Trace Cyrus have escalated ... feelings toward anyone in my family." Keep reading for a closer look at the Cyrus family tree... Seven months before Miley ...

After his older brother Trace ... and family are the most important things to my dad so to bring the two together is a full circle endeavor.” Keep reading for a look at the Cyrus family tree ...

Just in time for Black History Month, FamilySearch has announced expansion of a remarkable effort to gather genealogical information from cultures emphasizing oral transmission of family data.

Owamni owner Sean Sherman, also known as the Sioux Chef, joined Morning Edition host Cathy Wurzer to talk about his experience finding his familial roots.

Despite a decade of speculation, rumors and unanswered questions, the couple, both 40, said they remain firm in their faith ...