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Special Agent Five How did this tale of robbery and murder help FBI director J. Edgar Hoover consolidate his power?
Using Geological Analysis Learn how to identify probable age and origin of ceramic, stone and tile objects
Eduardo Pagán Excited by history's journey of discovery and attacks investigations with a scholarly rigor.
Elyse Luray Capable of charming anyone into revealing clues and sharing secrets.
Cannon House Could this family home once have been the headquarters of the kidnapper and slave trader Patty Cannon?
Galleon Shipwreck Is this a piece of treasure from a Spanish galleon washed up on an Oregon beach?
Cromwell Dixon Fragment What could this faded scrap of fabric tell us about the first pilot to conquer the Continental Divide?
Historical Research It's your turn to be a History Detective.
Glossary A list of useful words and phrase for carrying out historical research.
How to Research Buildings Discover more about a building's history.
Forensic Anthropology How to use a multi-disciplinary approach to uncover the secrets hidden in bones.
Tukufu Zuberi Keen observer of the social and cultural forces that shape a mystery.
Bonus Episodes! Mark your calendars for two new History Detectives episodes!   The first will air Tuesday, January 8th...
Jigsaw Puzzle Does this puzzle depict a real event - women playing contact sports in the late 19th century?
Mexican Currency What role did this money play in the Mexican Revolution?