Plot Synopsis

FOLLOW YOUR PAST is a half-hour reality series that follows average Americans on a journey to breathtaking locations as they uncover their very personal connection to history's most extraordinary events. In each episode, acclaimed journalist and author Alison Stewart takes individuals around the world from one incredible location to another, giving each person a chance to literally walk in their ancestors' footsteps. Each step of the way, they learn important clues about their family's contribution to world history. By journey's end, their famous ancestor is revealed, and the historical impact of that person's life will come into clear and striking focus. In the season opener, "Vikings and Kings," two Midwestern brothers discover their past is filled with warriors and royalty.