
Exploring the evolving narrative of America through the stories of some of the nation's most famous families.
Junius Morgan and his son JP arrive on Wall Street in the 1860s; by the end of the century, the House of Morgan controls many of America's biggest industries, including the railways and U.S. Steel.
From the fur trade to the drug trade, John Jacob Astor builds America's first mega-fortune; ensuing generations of Astors battle to control it, helping to define the opulent Gilded Age.
Forrest Mars reunites with his estranged father to transform a candy company; later, Forrest takes over from family members to build one of the largest privately held corporations in the world.
Henry Heinz builds an empire by revolutionizing food processing; his son Howard and grandson Jack must navigate wars, economic depression and changing times to keep the family-led company on course.