History Detectives
tv show

116 total episodes
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11 seasons
First Aired July 14, 2003
Genres:
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.