History Detectives

tv show

poster for History Detectives

116 total episodes

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11 seasons

First Aired July 14, 2003

Overview

A group of researchers help people to find answers to various historical questions they have, usually centering around a family heirloom, an old house or other historic object or structure. It devotes itself "to exploring the complexities of historical mysteries, searching out the facts, myths and conundrums that connect local folklore, family legends and interesting objects."

Lincoln Letter; Quaker Map; U.S.S. Indianapolis poster unavailable

Lincoln Letter; Quaker Map; U.S.S. Indianapolis

Season 5 - Episode 10 - 1h 0m

Air Date

August 27, 2007

Overview

A letter that may have been signed by Abraham Lincoln; a map that might have markings for the Underground Railroad in Ohio; and artifacts that may have been aboard the USS Indianapolis when the ship was sunk by a Japanese sub during WWII.