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Ancient Roots

Season 2 Episode 9
Ancient Roots

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About the Episode

Trace the histories of these three guests. Tina Fey’s fifth great-grandfather survived a terrible massacre and became a hero in the Greek War of Independence. David Sedaris’ ancestors were also touched by the Greek War of Independence. George Stephanopoulos’ family was willing to sacrifice themselves in the struggle against the Nazi occupation of Greece during World War II.

Aired: 11/17/14 | Expires: | Runtime: 52m 51s
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