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History Detectives
Bill of Sale, Cobb Powder Horn and the Star Spangled Banner
Eduardo investigates the story behind a Bill of Sale for a 17-year old “negro girl".
S10 Ep9 | 53m 41s
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Mysteries from the Wild West
The History Detectives investigate four stories from the American West.
S10 Ep8 | 53m 9s
Colored Heroes, Valley Forge Map and a Transistor Radio
U.S. Senator Charles Schumer helps Tukufu track down the true story behind a WWI poster.
S10 Ep7 | 52m 31s
Vietnam Diary, Bootlegger’s Notebook and a Hollywood Ledger
Wes searches for the family of a fallen North Vietnamese soldier.
S10 Ep6 | 53m 16s
Titanic Picture Frame, Woolworth Signs, Nazi Spy Toys
Was this picture frame crafted from wood from the Titanic, the Lusitania, or neither?
S10 Ep5 | 53m 11s
Bird of War, Lincoln Oath and War Spoils of a Peace Chief
We investigate WWII era patches with an evocative symbol of a bird dropping a bomb.
S10 Ep4 | 53m 21s
Book of Rogues, Empire State Crash & a Forbidden Pinup
Country star Clint Black is floored by what he learns about his book of wanted posters.
S10 Ep3 | 53m 21s
Civil War Derringers, KKK Records & Motown’s Bottom Line
In this episode, Wes tracks down the original owner of a pair of Civil War pistols.
S10 Ep2 | 53m 8s
Dylan Goes Electric, Beatles Autograph & Frank Zappa Collage
An all rock-and-roll episode featuring stories on Bob Dylan, The Beatles and Frank Zappa.
S10 Ep1 | 53m 9s