History Detectives
Episode #1002
The identity of a man whose name is engraved on a rare set of Civil War-era pistols is researched. [56 minutes]
This episode has not aired in the past few months on Iowa Public Television.
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History Detectives | Bettie Page And The... (#1002)
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History Detectives | A Piece of Hollywood | PBS (#1002)
A 6-foot metal bar tells the story behind the original iconic Hollywood Sign. 11:34
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History Detectives | Civil War Derringers, KKK... (#1002)
Full Program: In this episode, Wes tracks down the original owner of a pair of Civil War pistols. 53:08
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History Detectives | KKK Record and The Bright... (#1002)
Tukufu explores the mystery behind a vintage record linked to the KKK. 16:53
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History Detectives | The Motown Bottom Line | PBS (#1002)
Did this amp boom the bass line of the Motown sound? 15:18
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Information For Teachers
- Grade Levels
- 9-12
- Curricular Areas
- Social Studies
- Series Length
- 128 episodes
- Average Episode Length
- 56 minutes
- Record Rights
- Record and retain for 1 year from each broadcast. No duplication allowed.
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- http://www.pbs.org/opb/history...
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News & Announcements
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Series Description: HISTORY DETECTIVES returns to explore the stories behind historic sites, artifacts and tall tales told in cities across the country, with the help of an inquisitive team of fact-finders with an uncanny talent for uncovering the truth.
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Past Episodes
These episodes of History Detectives aired in the last few months on Iowa Public Television.