Video: History Detectives
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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History Detectives | Civil War Derringers, KKK Records & Motown’s Bottom Line | PBS (#1002)
Full Program: In this episode, Wes tracks down the original owner of a pair of Civil War pistols. 53:08
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History Detectives | KKK Record and The Bright Fiery Cross | PBS (#1002)
Tukufu explores the mystery behind a vintage record linked to the KKK. 16:53
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History Detectives | The Motown Bottom Line | PBS (#1002)
Did this amp boom the bass line of the Motown sound? 15:18
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History Detectives | Civil War Derringers | PBS (#1002)
Wes goes in search of the original owner of two civil war pistols. 19:11
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History Detectives | Dylan Goes Electric, Beatles Autograph & Frank Zappa Collage | PBS (#1001)
Full Program: An all rock-and-roll episode featuring stories on Bob Dylan, The Beatles and Frank Zappa. 52:35
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History Detectives | Beatles Autographs | PBS (#1001)
Tukufu Zuberi tracks down the authenticity of some treasured Beatles autographs. 13:51
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History Detectives | Bob Dylan's Fender Stratocaster | PBS (#1001)
Was this the revolutionary guitar Bob Dylan plugged in at the 65’ Newport Folk Festival? 22:40
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History Detectives | Frank Zappa’s Lost Collage | PBS (#1001)
A thrift store find reveals the little-known artistic side of musician Frank Zappa. 13:45
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History Detectives | Web Extra: Hollywood Sign Construction | PBS (#1001)
Watch archive footage of the Hollywood sign being constructed. 02:40
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History Detectives | Web Extra: Clint Black | PBS (#1003)
Watch Clint Black's performance of his song The Code of the West. 03:41
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Bob Dylan's Guitar | History Detectives | PBS
Bob Dylan made Rock 'n' Roll history when he plugged in an electric guitar at the 1965 Newport Folk Festival. Now a New Jersey woman thinks she may have that very guitar in her attic. The HISTORY... 01:27
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History Detectives | World War II Diary | PBS
Does this diary hold the key to understanding the fate of a bomber pilot from WWII? 18:18
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History Detectives | Fighting for Harlem Land Rights | PBS (#912)
What stake does this 1892 stock certificate give the Harlem Heirs in Harlem real estate? 15:14
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History Detectives | Chandler Tintype, Hollywood Indian Ledger, Harlem Heirs | PBS (#912)
Full Program: Slave in a Confederate Uniform, Hollywood Indian Payroll, Fighting for Harlem Land Rights. 55:10
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History Detectives | Wearing the Confederate Uniform: Slave or Soldier? | PBS (#912)
In this rare photo of a black man in a Confederate uniform, was he soldier or slave? 19:57
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History Detectives | Preview: October 11th | PBS (#912)
Premieres Tuesday, October 11, 2011, 8:00 p.m. ET/PT. Check your local listings. 00:31
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History Detectives | Club Continental, St. V-Day Massacre, Society Circus Program | PBS (#911)
Full Program: Underworld calling card, Gang massacre shotgun, and High Society in the Depression. 55:10
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History Detectives | Club Continental: Underworld Calling Card | PBS (#911)
What job did Fred Nicholls do for Club Continental, a hub of LA underworld night life? 18:58
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History Detectives | Web Extra: Interview with Si Lewen | PBS
History Detective Gwen Wright speaks with Si Lewen, a 92-year old veteran of Camp Ritchie. 07:38
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History Detectives | Order of Leopold, Suffrage Pennant, WB Cartoon | PBS (#910)
Full Program: A medal of high honor, pivotal women's voting rights campaign, and unsung cartoon heroes. 55:10
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