There is an increasing curiosity regarding our past today. Our grandparents left us some clues, like leaving a trail of bread crumbs they only make us want to learn more about where we come from and why we may act or look the way we do. Our genes are what the study of genealogy is all about and with the assistance of our trusty computer, some software designed to track down our past, and some help from experts in the trade our past is easier than ever to trace back. The television show Who Do You Think You Are? is about following the leads as presented to celebrities participating on the show. They are able to go and view the very records either on the internet or actually visiting the various record keeping facilities in public libraries or county birth and death records and gathering facts about their ancestors. We can each do the same tracking of our roots with help from the internet and some genealogy web sites and it is a fun past time that many enjoy. Who knows? You may have a pirate or a politician in your family tree.

"Accused: Guilty or Innocent?" is a television show that features criminal cases where the verdict is not clear-cut. The series investigates both sides of each case, interviewing witnesses, examining evidence, and presenting the facts to the audience. Then, viewers can decide whether they believe the defendant is guilty or innocent.

"Mind Over Murder" is a six-part documentary miniseries that premiered on HBO in 2022. Directed by Nanfu Wang, the series delves into the case of the Beatrice Six, who were wrongly convicted of the 1985 rape and murder of Helen Wilson. The series explores the complex legal and psychological factors that contributed to the wrongful conviction and eventual exoneration of the six individuals.

"Who Killed Garrett Phillips?" is a two-part documentary released in 2019 by Liz Garbus. The documentary examines the murder of 12-year-old Garrett Phillips in his home in Potsdam, a small town in upstate New York, in 2011. The documentary follows the police investigation that led to the arrest of Oral "Nick" Hillary, an ex-boyfriend of Garrett's mother and a Jamaican man in the mostly white community.

"Gunpowder" is a television miniseries that premiered on BBC One in 2017. The show is a historical drama based on the true story of the Gunpowder Plot of 1605, in which a group of English Catholics attempted to assassinate King James I by blowing up the House of Lords during the State Opening of Parliament. The show explores the motivations and actions of the plotters and the government's response to the plot.

"Cities of the Underworld" is a television series that explores the hidden underground spaces and structures beneath some of the world's most famous cities. The show delves into the historical and cultural significance of these hidden places, and reveals how they have played a role in shaping the cities above ground.