History Detectives
Episode #903
A raid on the federal armory in Harpers Ferry and a Ronald McDonald costume are investigated. [56 minutes]
This episode has not aired in the past few months on Iowa Public Television.
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History Detectives | The Spear That Stoked the... (#903)
Did abolitionist rebels use this weapon in John Brown's notorious raid on Harpers Ferry? 18:44
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History Detectives | The Bullet That Fought... (#903)
The words on this bullet put US troops in Siberia during WW I. Eduardo Pagan asks why. 17:42
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History Detectives | McDonald's Commercials | PBS (#903)
Watch some McDonald's commercials from the 1960s (no audio) 02:02
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History Detectives | Preview: July 5th | PBS (#903)
Airs Tuesday, July 5, 2011 at 8:00 p.m. ET/PT. Check your local listings. 00:31
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History Detectives | John Brown Spear, US... (#903)
Full Program: A spear from John Brown's raid, America's Siberian war and Ronald McDonald's first suit. 55:10
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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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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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