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Anthony Bourdain’s ‘Parts Unknown’ Episode 3: Getting Personal in Paraguay

Samantha Shankman

Photo Credit: Anthony Bourdain goes in search of his great-great-great grandfather's past in Paraguay.  CNN

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Although open about much of his life, Bourdain rarely spends so much time talking about personal matters making Paraguay a unique destination as seen through the lens of his mind.

Anthony Bourdain's latest Parts Unknown trip took a turn towards the personal on Sunday as he and the Zero Point Zero crew travel through Paraguay in search of his great-great-great grandfather's story and grave. The episode and Bourdain's search is part of CNN's weeklong Roots programming during which other CNN hosts and anchors will also trace their family's history. Although the storyline was more intimate than most, Bourdain still weaves the sad history of the landlocked South American country and profiles of its present-day residents throughout the hour. Bourdain meets

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