History Detectives
Episode #904
Fabric from an aircraft that may be linked to Charles Lindbergh and Igor Sikorsky is investigated. [56 minutes]
This episode has not aired in the past few months on Iowa Public Television.
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History Detectives | Civil War Letters: Dear... (#904)
Why did the Civil War soldier who wrote this letter ask to lead an African American unit? 16:55
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History Detectives | Aviation Autographs Reveal... (#904)
Signatures on a piece of fabric connect Charles Lindbergh to another first in flight. 17:54
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History Detectives | To Glove or Not To Glove?... (#904)
Find out how, when and why the History Detectives use gloves in their investigations. 01:30
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History Detectives | Face Jug Investigation... (#904)
Learn what contributor April Hines learned about her face jug after the HD investigation. 01:30
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History Detectives | Extended Interview: Sergei... (#904)
Tukufu Zuberi speaks with the son of Igor Sikorsky, the Russian-born aviation pioneer. 03:25
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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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