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."
Psychophone; War Dog Letter; Pancho Villa Watch Fob
Season 7 - Episode 1 - 1h 0m
Air Date
June 22, 2009
Overview
Season 7 begins with a closer look at the "Psycho-Phone," a device presumed to have been built by Thomas Edison and was designed to communicate with the dead. Then, a WWII letter between two soldiers which talks about a third man's qualifications to become a dog trainer. Lastly, a watch fob which commemorates Pancho Villa's infamous raid on Columbus, New Mexico in 1916.