Joe Manganiello Finally Solves His Family Mystery | Finding Your Roots | Ancestry®

Have you ever felt like you’ve traveled back in time while learning about your family history? Tell us about your experience!

It makes me somehow sad to think that just within a few generations, most of us are just forgotten...

Armenian,German,African American, (Anglo British Isles?) Italian in Name only His story was Epic !

As an Armenian, this was very touching. We have many stories like this in our family as well. 💔

One of the most complicated family histories ever unraveled on the show. And what a sweetheart of a man!

What Dr. Gates does is a) the most precious gift these individuals will ever receive; and b) the precious gift to our country to see itself honestly

I watched the full broadcast. Both sides of Mr. Manganiello's family background was so fascinating, the Armenian-German side from his mom, then the African American and Italian side from his dad. What's striking about his African American side? His fifth great grandfather was a black man who fought in the American Revolutionary War. He was a free long before most slaves in the U.S. became free. That obviously affected the future of his descendants, including the one who became Mr. Manganiello's great-grandfather. I can easily spend days binge watching Finding Your Roots on PBS.

Family resemblance is just amazing thing to see when looking at the faces of your ancestors.

As an Armenian, I find it sad that so many commenters have never heard of the genocide. Pleased that this video has brought enlightenment.

In many ways I sincerely feel that Dr. Gates is doing the Lord's work. I truly feel being able to connect to one's past is something that we all should strive for. Joe received a treasure with that photo of his ancestor.

From spending decades not even knowing your grandfather's name to seeing a picture of him😱 I'm not crying... I'm BOO-HOOING 😭 Wow! Just WOW. That is so awesome. I'm so happy for Joe.

To quote Joe Manganiello, "WOW, WOW, WOW!" Tonight's show was truly exceptional! I was crying one moment, gasping in shock the next, to laughing with great joy. What a rollercoaster of emotion for all of us and I can't begin to imagine the emotions that Joe Manganiello and his family are experiencing. I also loved learning of his Armenian heritage, as far too many people are not aware of this horrific period in history! Every show is entertaining and almost always it is educational, but tonight was exceptional and I applaud the guests, Tony Gonzalaz and Joe Manganiello for sharing their stories. Well done gentlemen. 💖 BRILLIANT SHOW, thank you. I love the show, Finding Your Roots, and watch it every week. It's become my favourite show on tv and Dr. Henry Louis Gates Jr. is a brilliant man and superb host. (🇨🇦)

His family history of both parents was very interesting

I nearly just cried happy tears for Joe. This show & the process are amazing 🙏

Joe’s story was one of the most interesting stories on Finding Your Roots. I think what was discovered on both sides of his family was surprising to him.

I didn't know the details of his ancestry. But it makes sense now. He looks like an Armenian! Great picture of his relatives! You've done a great job finding his Great grandfather!

He looks so much like his ancestor. It's crazy

This was so moving❤. God bless the team at Finding Your Roots! The pain our ancestors experienced plays such an important role in shaping who we become. Rose, a survivor of the one of the biggest atrocities committed in recent history, has shaped Joe into the human being he is today by surviving and sharing her story with her descendants. May all those whose family histories sadly share horrible events like Joe’s ancestors find out about their plight and honor them, thanking them for their sacrifice. This episode brought tears to my eyes. My own maternal aunt was married to a gentleman whose family narrowly escaped the persecution of the Nazis, with only his mother and a few siblings able to arrive in the US. My cousins always honored their German Jewish family roots, and all of us remember and cherish our cousins by marriage, never forgetting their plight.

I love Armenians. I have never ever met an Armenian that I did not adore. The ladies are stunning. Plus naturally beautiful.

As an Armenian I am interested in his Armenian great grandmother who survived the genocide. Where can I see the full episode?