History DetectivesSezon 8
TV-PG
A group of researchers help people to find answers to various historical questions they have, usually centering around a family heirloom, an old house or other historic object or structure. It devotes itself "to exploring the complexities of historical mysteries, searching out the facts, myths and conundrums that connect local folklore, family legends and interesting objects."
Where to Watch History Detectives • Sezon 8
11 Episodes
- Iwo Jima Map; Copperhead Cane; ThereminE2
Iwo Jima Map; Copperhead Cane; ThereminIwo Jima Map - What role did this map play in one of WWII’s fiercest battles? Copperhead Cane - How did this cane inspire a fiery political movement that threatened Lincoln’s presidency? Theremin - How did this strange instrument help spark a rock n’ roll revolution? - Lauste Film Clip; Baker's Gold; Transatlantic CableE3
Lauste Film Clip; Baker's Gold; Transatlantic CableA collector who may possess part of the first talking movie; a Cape Cod beachcomber's discovery of what may be a section of the first transatlantic cable. Also: the story behind sketches of five- and eight-pound gold nuggets. - Cromwell Dixon; Bartlett Sketchbook; Duke Ellington PlatesE5
Cromwell Dixon; Bartlett Sketchbook; Duke Ellington PlatesCromwell Dixon: A four-inch square of fabric tells the story of one of America's first barnstorming pilots. Bartlett Sketchbook: Does this sketchbook illustrate scenes from the first ever US-Mexican border survey? Duke Ellington Plates (R): Could this dumpster find be the printing plates for Duke Ellington's hit "Take the A Train"? - Korean War Letter, Diana, Lookout Mt. PaintingE6
Korean War Letter, Diana, Lookout Mt. PaintingKorean War Letter: What does this letter reveal about a forgotten act of heroism during the final days of the Korean War? Diana: How did this alleged lesbian autobiography escape censorship in the 1930’s? Lookout Mountain Painting: What can this painting tell us about a turning point in the Civil War? - St.Valentine's Day Massacre; G. Washington Miniature; Stalag 17 PortraitE7
St.Valentine's Day Massacre; G. Washington Miniature; Stalag 17 PortraitSt.Valentine's Day Massacre: Family lore says their shotgun played a role in the Chicago St. Valentine's Day Massacre. G. Washington Miniature: Why is this miniature of Washington more than a piece of art? Stalag 17 Portrait: A portrait sketched in a WWII prison leads to a meeting 65 years later. - Hot Town Poster, Face Jug, Lost City of GoldE8
Hot Town Poster, Face Jug, Lost City of GoldHot Town Poster: What role did this striking poster play in the explosive events of 1960s America? Face Jug: Did the artist mean to scare someone with the grimace on this face jug? Lost City of Gold: What does the inscription on a rock tell us about when Spain first arrived in America? - Jackie Robinson All-Stars; Modoc Basket; Special Agent FiveE9
Jackie Robinson All-Stars; Modoc Basket; Special Agent FiveJACKIE ROBINSON SCORECARD What does this scorecard reveal about the desegregation of our national pastime? MODOC BASKET What tales does this basket weave of the heroism of an American-Indian woman? SPECIAL AGENT FIVE How did this tale of robbery and murder help FBI director J. Edgar Hoover consolidate his power? - WB Cartoons; Galvez Papers; Mussolini's DaggerE10
WB Cartoons; Galvez Papers; Mussolini's DaggerWB Cartoons:This box of cartoon drawings and cels tells an unexpected story about animation's early days. Galvez Papers: Why did a regional governor care enough about a slave to sign her emancipation papers? Mussolini's Dagger: Did this dagger once belong to Benito Mussolini? - Chicago Clock; Universal Friends; War DogsE11
Chicago Clock; Universal Friends; War DogsChicago Clock: How could one clock regulate time for an entire region, and is this it? Universal Friends: A document seems connected to an early controversial religion, the first founded by an American-born woman. War Dogs: What went wrong during a WWII dog-training program on Cat Island?