Actors Antonia Prebble and Jonny Brugh find royalty, slavery, and a 250 year-old business empire are all part of their colourful family history.

Actor Miriama Smith finds out the truth about her Spanish ancestry while All Black legend John Kirwan discovers a long lost relative who climbed to great heights.

Former super model Kylie Bax discovers a family link to a confectionery super power while news anchor Simon Dallow absorbs the role his ancestors played in several historic world events.