The Pirate Connection

The Pirate Connection

While connecting the dots between her family and the infamous New Orleans pirates, Jean and Pierre Laffite, a self-taught genealogist discovers a family secret.  The founder of the Laffite Society has his own secret connection to the pirates.

Portrait of a Lady

The granddaughter of a prolific Jewish art collector who fled Europe during World War II embarks on a quest to recover the looted art.

Chasing Diamonds

A Dutch retiree never knew what his father experienced in Nazi-occupied Amsterdam.  But when he finds his father's journal, he discovers some unfinished business.

The Power of Family Stories

Author Bruce Feiler discusses the fascinating links between family stories and the elusive concept of happiness.

The Real Rosie

During World War II, posters featuring a brash and beautiful woman inspired others to take up factory jobs and support America's war effort. "Rosie The Riveter" would become a symbol of American gumption. But was Rosie a real person?