History Detectives

Description

Digging deeper into the complexities of historical mysteries, this popular PBS program uses traditional investigative techniques, modern technologies and old-fashioned legwork to provide new insights into our national history, and oftentimes presents a human story associated with age-old artifacts. The hosts include appraiser Wes Cowan, art historian Elyse Luray, and authors and professors Gwen Wright and Tukufu Zuberi.

Upcoming Episodes

• Korean War Letter; Diana; Lookout Mt. Painting

  A woman searches for a man who may have saved her father's life during the Korean War; author of a lesbian autobiography. (60 minutes)

  Schedule	Channel	Audio	HD
  Saturday, Nov. 23, 2024 @ 5:00PM ET	WNIT2 34.2	Stereo

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• St. Valentine's Day Massacre; George Washington Miniature; Stalag 17

  A 12-gauge shotgun may have been part of the St. Valentine's Day massacre; miniature painting of George Washington's profile. (60 minutes)

  Schedule	Channel	Audio	HD
  Tuesday, Nov. 26, 2024 @ 9:00PM ET	WNIT2 34.2	Stereo
  Saturday, Nov. 30, 2024 @ 5:00PM ET	WNIT2 34.2	Stereo

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• Hot Town Poster; Face Jug; Lost City of Gold

  A poster suggests a battle is brewing; face jug; an inscription may indicate when Spanish settlers first arrived in America. (60 minutes)

  Schedule	Channel	Audio	HD
  Tuesday, Dec. 03, 2024 @ 9:00PM ET	WNIT2 34.2	Stereo
  Saturday, Dec. 07, 2024 @ 5:00PM ET	WNIT2 34.2	Stereo

  See our full program schedule.

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