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."
Duke Ellington Plates; Scottsboror Boys Stamp; Civil War Bridge
Season 7 - Episode 11 - 1h 0m
Air Date
September 07, 2009
Overview
Duke Ellington Plates - Are these plates the first edition of Duke Ellington’s “Take the A Train”? "Scottsboro Boys" Stamp - Did a penny stamp help save the Scottsboro Boys from the electric chair? Civil War Bridge - Has a new discovery rewritten Civil War history?