The cast of History Detectives proves that an object found in an attic or backyard might be anything but ordinary. Tune in as America's top historians travel around the country to explore the stories behind local folklore, prominent figures, and family legends.
Civil War Letters, Aviation Fabric & African American Comic Book
Civil War Letters, Aviation Fabric & African American Comic Book
History Detectives
A story of two Civil War letters, mystery aviation autographs & a 1950s black comic book.
Civil War Letters: Dear Brother
Civil War Letters: Dear Brother
History Detectives
Why did the Civil War soldier who wrote this letter ask to lead an African American unit?
John Brown Spear, US Bullet in Siberia & Ronald McDonald Suit
John Brown Spear, US Bullet in Siberia & Ronald McDonald Suit
History Detectives
A spear from John Brown's raid, America's Siberian war and Ronald McDonald's first suit.
Race, Romance and the Comic Book
Race, Romance and the Comic Book
History Detectives
Did black artists create the 1950's comic book, Negro Romance?
Roosevelt's 1912 Campaign
Roosevelt's 1912 Campaign
History Detectives
Silent footage of Teddy Roosevelt campaigning in Fargo, North Dakota on September 6, 1912.
Teddy Roosevelt's War Club
Teddy Roosevelt's War Club
History Detectives
Was this wood club, found in an abandoned attic, once a gift to President Teddy Roosevelt?
| Thursday 2/23/12 6:00 PM WGBH 44 |
Friday 2/24/12 6:00 PM WGBH 44 |
Monday 2/27/12 6:00 PM WGBH 44 |
Tuesday 2/28/12 6:00 PM WGBH 44 |
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| St. Valentine's Day Massacre, George Washington Miniature, Stalag 17 | Hot Town Poster, Face Jug, Lost City of Gold | Jackie Robinson All-Stars, Modoc Basket, Special Agent Five | WB Cartoons, Galvez Papers, Mussolini Dagger |
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America's History Detectives prove that an object found in an attic or backyard might be anything but ordinary. Tukufu Zuberi, professor of sociology and the director of the Center for Africana Studies at the University of Pennsylvania, Gwendolyn Wright, professor of architecture at Columbia University, Elyse Luray, independent appraiser and expert in art history, and Wesley Cowan, independent appraiser and auctioneer, leave no stone unturned as they travel around the country to explore the stories behind local folklore, prominent figures, and family legends.
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America's History Detectives prove that an object found in an attic or backyard might be anything but ordinary. Tukufu Zuberi, professor of sociology and the director of the Center for Africana Studies at the University of Pennsylvania, Gwendolyn Wright, professor of architecture at Columbia University, Elyse Luray, independent appraiser and expert in art history, and Wesley Cowan, independent appraiser and auctioneer, leave no stone unturned as they travel around the country to explore the stories behind local folklore, prominent figures, and family legends.