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

• A propeller from a World War II drone; wooden club may belong to Theodore Roosevelt; letter possibly written by Clara Barton voices concern about a soldier. (60 minutes)

  Schedule	Channel	Audio	HD
  Tuesday, Oct. 28, 2025 @ 9:00PM ET	WNIT2 34.2	Stereo

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• Japanese characters carved into a cane may unlock a family's past in a World War II relocation camp; wooden telescope; drawing of an eight-pound gold nugget. (60 minutes)

  Schedule	Channel	Audio	HD
  Tuesday, Nov. 04, 2025 @ 9:00PM ET	WNIT2 34.2	Stereo

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