History Detectives
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History Detectives | Civil War Bridge | PBS (#711)
Has a new discovery rewritten Civil War history? 15:41
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History Detectives | Scottsboro Boys Stamp | PBS (#711)
Did a penny stamp help save the Scottsboro Boys from the electric chair? 17:48
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History Detectives | Civil War Bridge | PBS (#711)
Watch an exclusive interview with curator Joe Long. 03:31
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History Detectives | Duke Ellington Plates | PBS (#711)
Tukufu Zuberi goes to Duke Ellington's 110th birthday celebrations. 03:11
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History Detectives | Season 7, Episode 11 | PBS (#711)
Full Program: Duke Ellington Plates; "Scottsboro Boys" Stamp; Civil War Bridge 54:38
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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.

