History Detectives
Episode #1004
Gwen Wright connects a swatch of tattered red fabric to a pivotal moment in U.S. Civil War history. [56 minutes]
This episode has not aired in the past few months on Iowa Public Television.
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History Detectives | World War II Patch: Bird... (#1004)
Did these two patches with an evocative bird symbol belong to a World War II unit? 14:43
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History Detectives | Lincoln Oath | PBS (#1004)
A presidential signature reveals a key Civil War practice history textbooks often overlook 09:46
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History Detectives | Bird of War, Lincoln... (#1004)
Full Program: We investigate WWII era patches with an evocative symbol of a bird dropping a bomb. 53:21
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History Detectives | War Spoils of a Peace... (#1004)
Did this neckpiece and these leggings once belong to Peace Chief Black Kettle? 14:35
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History Detectives | Marshall House Flag | PBS (#1004)
Can Gwen connect a swatch of red fabric to a pivotal moment in U.S. Civil War history? 12:16
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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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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
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