Ever wondered if that piece of art you own is the real deal? Watch Wes as he takes us through some techniques you can try at home as well techniques that the experts use when authenticating a paintings.
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History Detectives | Painting Analysis | PBS
Find out how to tell if your painting is an authentic piece of artwork. 01:30
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History Detectives | Frank Zappa’s Lost Collage... (#1001)
A thrift store find reveals the little-known artistic side of musician Frank Zappa. 13:45
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History Detectives | Tiffany Window: The Women... (#901)
What can this watercolor reveal about the unexpected world of a great American artist? 14:13
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History Detectives | Civil War Letters, Aviation... (#904)
Full Program: A story of two Civil War letters, mystery aviation autographs & a 1950s black comic book. 55:10
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History Detectives | Cobb Powder Horn | PBS (#1009)
What is the story behind an engraved horn found in a Minnesota field? 11:52
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History Detectives | Star Spangled Banner... (#1009)
Was this handwritten sheet of music central to deciding our national anthem? 14:06
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History Detectives | Bill of Sale | PBS (#1009)
Eduardo investigates the life story behind a Bill of Sale for a 17-year old “negro girl.” 14:33
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History Detectives | Bill of Sale, Cobb... (#1009)
Full Program: Eduardo investigates the story behind a Bill of Sale for a 17-year old “negro girl". 53:41
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History Detectives | Valley Forge Map | PBS
Did George Washington hold this map during the critical winter at Valley Forge? 13:04
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History Detectives | Our Colored Heroes | PBS
Tukufu and fellow host Elyse Luray track down the true story behind a WWI poster. 14:44
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History Detectives | Colored Heroes, Valley... (#1007)
Full Program: U.S. Senator Charles Schumer helps Tukufu track down the true story behind a WWI poster. 52:31
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History Detectives | Early Transistor Radio | PBS
A Tucson man wonders if he has one of the first transistor radios ever made. 12:34
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History Detectives | House Dating | PBS
What to look for when trying to establish the age of a house. 02:07
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History Detectives | Preservation | PBS
Find out from Elyse how to preserve your precious items. 01:40
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History Detectives | World War II Patch: Bird... (#1004)
Did these two patches with an evocative bird symbol belong to a World War II unit? 14:43
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History Detectives | Marshall House Flag | PBS (#1004)
Can Gwen connect a swatch of red fabric to a pivotal moment in U.S. Civil War history? 12:16
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History Detectives | War Spoils of a Peace... (#1004)
Did this neckpiece and these leggings once belong to Peace Chief Black Kettle? 14:35
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History Detectives | Bird of War, Lincoln... (#1004)
Full Program: We investigate WWII era patches with an evocative symbol of a bird dropping a bomb. 53:21
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History Detectives | Lincoln Oath | PBS (#1004)
A presidential signature reveals a key Civil War practice history textbooks often overlook 09:46
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History Detectives | A Piece of Hollywood | PBS (#1002)
A 6-foot metal bar tells the story behind the original iconic Hollywood Sign. 11:34
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Post Date: January 28, 2011
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