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Is this book a Carson family heirloom?

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Latest Episode Tumbling Tumbleweeds

Why would writing this song be bad for Bob Nolan?

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Behind The Scenes History Detectives

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For Educators Activity Packs

Now even more History Detectives lesson plans to help you in the classroom.

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Gwen Wright Tackles mysteries with innovative thinking - and keen curiosity.
How to Analyze Textiles How to find out more about a textile's origins.
Tukufu Zuberi Keen observer of the social and cultural forces that shape a mystery.
Lookout Mountain Painting What can this painting tell us about a turning point in the Civil War?
Civil War Letters What can these letters reveal about a racially-charged massacre on a Civil War battlefield?
Using Geological Analysis Learn how to identify probable age and origin of ceramic, stone and tile objects
How to do Military Research Using military records in your research.
Do's And Don'ts Your definitive list of do's and don'ts when carrying out historical research.
Wes Cowan A passionate explorer of "the grand panoply of American history."
Shipwreck Cannons Are these the last remains of a navy schooner that fought in a border dispute with the mighty British Empire?
Bonus Episodes! Mark your calendars for two new History Detectives episodes!   The first will air Tuesday, January 8th...
Mouse Toy Could this tiny toy labeled 'Micky' be the original Mickey Mouse?
PsychoPhone Did Thomas Edison make a machine to unlock the secrets of the dead?
Beatles Autographs Are these genuine Beatles signatures?
Historical Research It's your turn to be a History Detective.