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."

Bill Pickett Saddle; Hitler Films; McKinley Casket Flag poster unavailable

Bill Pickett Saddle; Hitler Films; McKinley Casket Flag

Season 5 - Episode 11 - 1h 0m

Air Date

September 03, 2007

Overview

A saddle that may have been owned by cowboy legend Bill Pickett; a flag that might have been draped over the casket of President William McKinley; and film cans that may contain archival footage of Nazi officials.