History Detectives
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History Detectives | Lookout Mountain Painting... (#806)
What can this painting tell us about a turning point in the Civil War? 14:27
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History Detectives | Korean War Letter | PBS (#806)
What does this letter reveal about a forgotten act of heroism during the Korean War? 18:14
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History Detectives | Diana | PBS (#806)
How did this alleged lesbian autobiography escape censorship in the 1930's? 17:53
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History Detectives | Season 8, Episode 6 | PBS (#806)
Full Program: Korean War Letter; Diana; Lookout Mt. Painting 55:10
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HISTORY DETECTIVES | "Korean War Letter,... (#806)
Coming up on History Detectives: "Korean War Letter": The daughter of a Korean War Veteran (MIA) looks for the... 00:31
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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.



