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History Detectives

History

Digging deeper into the complexities of historical mysteries, this popular PBS program uses traditional investigative techniques, modern technologies and old-fashioned legwork to provide new insights into our national history, and oftentimes presents a human story associated with age-old artifacts. The hosts include appraiser Wes Cowan, art historian Elyse Luray, and authors and professors Gwen Wright and Tukufu Zuberi.

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History Detectives

A rare Civil War photograph; whether Hollywood fairly paid Native Americans; an ornate stock certificate refers to the early days of Harlem.

10:00 AM on PBS - Network HD - Eastern

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History Detectives Frank Zappa Collage; Beatles Autographs; Bob Dylan Guitar

Electric Fender Stratocaster that may have been used by Bob Dylan at the 1965 Newport Folk Festival; autographs allegedly signed during the Beatles' 1964 tour of the U.S.

10:00 AM on PBS - Network HD - Eastern

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