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THIS WEEK ON HISTORY DETECTIVES

PSYCHOPHONE

Did Thomas Edison invent this machine to listen to the secrets of the dead?
Gwen Wright puts it to the test

Did Edison make this machine to unlock the secrets of the dead?

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Video: Interview with Paul Israel

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WAR DOG LETTER

Does this letter reveal a top secret army program to turn man's best friend into a weapon of war?
Tukufu Zuberi takes a close look

Does this letter reveal a top secret army program to turn man's best friend into a weapon of war?

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Feature: Cat Island Documents

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PANCHO VILLA WATCH FOB

Did the owner of this fob bear witness to Pancho Villa's attack on an American border town?
Guest detective Eduardo Pagan investigates

Did the owner of this fob bear witness to Pancho Villa's attack on an American border town?

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Feature: The Mexican Revolution

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LET US SOLVE YOUR MYSTERY

Do you have an object you think played a role in American history?
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Investigative Techniques: Document Examination

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