History Detectives
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History Detectives | Boxcar Home | PBS (#706)
Why is a boxcar buried beneath this suburban kitchen? 15:19
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History Detectives | Fillmore Pardon | PBS (#706)
Did President Fillmore pardon a Native American convicted of murder? 17:40
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History Detectives | Amelia Earhart Plane | PBS (#706)
Was this piece of metal ripped from one of the most famous missing planes in history? 17:31
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History Detectives | Amelia Earhart | PBS (#706)
Elyse speaks to Amelia Earhart expert Susan Butler. 03:42
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History Detectives | Season 7, Episode 6 | PBS (#706)
Full Program: Amelia Earhart Plane; Fillmore Pardon; Boxcar Home 54:44
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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.
- Visit the Website for Teacher Resources
- http://www.pbs.org/opb/history...
Visit the IPTV Education website to access timely, relevant resources for your classroom.
News & Announcements
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Iowan Tim Schmitt on national "History Detectives" August 16
Iowa resident featured on August 16 "History Detectives" episode. Tim... more » -
History Detectives from Iowa June 28!
On Monday, June 28 the PBS series History Detectives will feature a segment from Iowa. Host Wes... more »
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.
All Upcoming Episodes
There are no broadcasts currently planned. Please check back for future broadcast dates.
Past Episodes
These episodes of History Detectives aired in the last few months on Iowa Public Television.


