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History Detectives

Description

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.

Upcoming Episodes

  • Space Exploration

    A scrap of metallic Mylar could be part of an early U.S. satellite; Andy Warhol's artwork could be on the moon; possible prototype for a NASA space boot. (60 minutes)

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  • Iwo Jima Map, Copperhead Cane, Theremin

    A hand-drawn map taken from the body of a Japanese soldier during World War II; a cane topped with a coiled snake; origins of the Theremin. (60 minutes)

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