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'Top Gun: Maverick' Actors Tom Cruise and Glen Powell both Trace their Ancestry to King Edward I
Tom Cruise and Glen Powell star in 'Top Gun: Maverick' together — see how they are both descended from King Edward I of England. After a...
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Jun 2, 20222 min read
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Josh Hutcherson is Related to George Washington
'Hunger Games' actor Josh Hutcherson is descended from the same Washington family lineage as the first U.S. President, George Washington....
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Mar 31, 20222 min read
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William Moseley Descended from Scottish Royalty
William Moseley played King Peter in 'The Chronicles of Narnia' films, and it turns out that Moseley himself is the descendant of kings....
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Apr 4, 20214 min read
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William Moseley's Ancestor Among Royal Institute of British Architects
'Narnia' actor William Moseley is descended from an architect who designed churches, markets, and taught architecture at Kings College...
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Mar 21, 20214 min read
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William Moseley Descended from Welsh Schooner Captains
William Moseley, star of The Chronicles of Narnia films and The Royals TV series, comes from a line of distinguished sea captains. You...
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Mar 10, 20213 min read
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William Moseley's Relative Discovered the Atomic Number
'Narnia' actor William Moseley is related to the eminent scientist who discovered the atomic number, revolutionizing the Periodic Table...
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Feb 14, 20215 min read
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William Moseley's Ancestor Inspired Chinese Translation of the Bible
'Narnia' actor William Moseley's 3rd great grandfather sparked interest in translating the Bible into Chinese and sending Protestant...
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Feb 13, 20214 min read
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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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Oct 25, 20206 min read
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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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Aug 30, 20203 min read
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Cameron Boyce's Grandmother was Among First Students to Desegregate High School in the South
The late Disney star Cameron Boyce's grandmother was part of the first group of black students who desegregated high school in Tennessee....
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Jun 14, 20205 min read
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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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May 4, 20206 min read
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"Hidden Figures" Actress Taraji P. Henson's Ancestor was First to Reach the North Pole
The "Hidden Figures" actress has a relative in her family tree who made a great contribution to science by being the first to reach the...
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Feb 7, 20204 min read
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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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Oct 15, 20199 min read
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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 28, 20195 min read
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'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 20, 20195 min read
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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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Jul 2, 20198 min read
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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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Jun 6, 20195 min read
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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 17, 20194 min read
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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 3, 20198 min read
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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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Apr 2, 20198 min read
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