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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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Upcoming TV Listings for History Detectives

History Detectives Tokyo Rose Recording; Crazy Horse Photo; WWII Diary

Recording may hold evidence used in the World War II treason trial of Iva Tugori; possible photo of Lakota warrior Crazy Horse.

10:00 AM on PBS - Network HD - Eastern

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History Detectives Amelia Earhart Plane; Fillmore Pardon; Boxcar Home

Plane fragment may be a piece of Amelia Earhart's plane; presidential pardon signed by Millard Fillmore; home may have been constructed from a railroad boxcar.

10:00 AM on PBS - Network HD - Eastern

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