History Detectives
TV-PG
8.7
2003
Documentary
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."
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Episode 11 : Home for Unwed Mothers
September. 19,2005
Home for Unwed Mothers
Long Expedition Encampment
Evelyn Nesbit Portrait
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Episode 10 : Leisureama Homes
September. 12,2005
Leisureama Homes
Jim Thorpe Tickets
1667 Land Grant
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Episode 9 : Coney Island Lion
September. 05,2005
Coney Island Lion
Legacy of a Doll
Ballet Shoes
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Episode 8 : Hermann Goering's Shotgun
August. 29,2005
Hermann Goering's Shotgun
Calf Creek Arrow
The Edison House
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Episode 7 : Doc Holliday's Watch
August. 22,2005
Doc Holliday's Watch
Civil War Female Soldiers
Japanese Internment Camp Artwork
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Episode 6 : Secrets of the Tape
August. 15,2005
Secrets of the Tape
Mountain Mail Bag
Banned Birth Control Box
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Episode 5 : Portrait of George Washington
August. 01,2005
Portrait of George Washington
Revolutionary War Poem
Revolutionary War Cannon
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Episode 4 : Cherokee Bible
July. 25,2005
Cherokee Bible
Slave Banjo
United Empire Loyalists
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Episode 3 : Arthur Szyk's Earliest Cartoons
July. 18,2005
Arthur Szyk's Earliest Cartoons
Professor Lowe's Hot Air Balloon
Chemical Warfare Map
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Episode 2 : Black Star Line Certificates
July. 11,2005
Black Star Line Certificates
Mickey Mouse's Origin
Pro-Nazi Newspaper in Texas
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Seasons
Season 11
The 11th season of "History Detectives" premiered on July 1st, 2014. In past seasons, several mysteries were explored in each episode. This season however, "History Detectives" has been reformatted to focus on one iconic mystery per episode and the show is now called "History Detectives Special Investigations".
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