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History Detectives
America's favorite team of super sleuths is back for another season. Wesley Cowan, independent appraiser and auctioneer; Gwendolyn Wright, professor of architecture, Columbia University; Elyse Luray, an independent appraiser and expert in art history; and Tukufu Zuberi, professor of sociology and the director of the Center for Africana Studies at the University of Pennsylvania are once again investigating the homes, possessions and family histories of curious contributors from around the country. Using the latest investigative technology, the team of experts continues to uncover surprising facts about our nation's history.7/14
A balloon scrap that may be a missing piece of a secret weapon; a circus program that connects a society woman, FDR and the Boy Scouts; and a letter from Ronald Reagan that links a Navy captain to the development of Camp David.
A balloon scrap that may be a missing piece of a secret weapon; a circus program that connects a society woman, FDR and the Boy Scouts; and a letter from Ronald Reagan that links a Navy captain to the development of Camp David.
7/21
A WWII Marine's jacket with stitched inscriptions; a vintage Airstream that may have made a historic journey; and sheet music bearing Abraham Lincoln's signature.
A WWII Marine's jacket with stitched inscriptions; a vintage Airstream that may have made a historic journey; and sheet music bearing Abraham Lincoln's signature.
7/28
An artifact that could be a souvenir of the Hindenburg disaster; a stamp that may be connected to the Bonus Army March on Washington in 1945; and a bell that may have been ringside at Jack Dempsey's legendary world heavyweight championship match.
An artifact that could be a souvenir of the Hindenburg disaster; a stamp that may be connected to the Bonus Army March on Washington in 1945; and a bell that may have been ringside at Jack Dempsey's legendary world heavyweight championship match.
8/4 [2:30 a.m.]
Encore segments: A Reconstruction-era photo of 20 white men in full dress uniform standing shoulder-to-shoulder with two black men; a saddle that may have belonged to Bill Pickett, an African-American Wild West Show star; and film canisters that may contain German home movies of Nazi officials, possibly even Hitler.
Encore segments: A Reconstruction-era photo of 20 white men in full dress uniform standing shoulder-to-shoulder with two black men; a saddle that may have belonged to Bill Pickett, an African-American Wild West Show star; and film canisters that may contain German home movies of Nazi officials, possibly even Hitler.
8/11
An intact artillery shell that may have been part of an attack on the U.S. in WWI; etched glass that may depict the cruiser commanded by Commodore George Dewey; and a house that may have guarded against attacks during the French and Indian Wars.
An intact artillery shell that may have been part of an attack on the U.S. in WWI; etched glass that may depict the cruiser commanded by Commodore George Dewey; and a house that may have guarded against attacks during the French and Indian Wars.
8/18
A book that may have been a gift from John Adams to his son; a spoon that depicts an eerie scene; and a small square of fabric that may have come from a U.S. Navy "flying boat."
A book that may have been a gift from John Adams to his son; a spoon that depicts an eerie scene; and a small square of fabric that may have come from a U.S. Navy "flying boat."
8/25 [2:30 a.m.]
Continental Currency; Short-Snorter; Liberty Bell Pin
Continental Currency; Short-Snorter; Liberty Bell Pin
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Mondays, beginning 6/30/08 from 9-10 p.m. ET
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