Colored World's Fair card

The History Detectives Team | October 20, 2009 October 20, 2009 | 57 Responses

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Finding Family

The History Detectives Team | September 3, 2009 September 3, 2009 | 15 Responses

Are you interested in investigating your roots? Genealogical research allows you to find out the history of your family.

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Fighting Forebears

The History Detectives Team | August 27, 2009 August 27, 2009 | 5 Responses

In this weeks episode, History Detective Eduardo Pagan, investigated a portrait painted in a German POW camp during World War Two and the American soldier who painted it. You can use the following tips to investigate combatants in many US conflicts.

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An old master, or just a paint by number?

The History Detectives Team | August 24, 2009 August 24, 2009 | 3 Responses

In this week’s episode, History Detective Elyse Luray investigated some mural studies that may be connected to President Roosevelt’s New Deal arts program. Elyse’s search required her to find out more about the artist and led to some interesting connections to the celebrated Mexican mural painter Diego Rivera. You can find out more about the story here.

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See The Signs

The History Detectives Team | August 17, 2009 August 17, 2009 | 6 Responses

This week History Detectives investigated some old letters and their connection to Liberia, Africa. The investigation called on Tukufu Zuberi to examine the letters to determine if a contributor’s ancestor had made it to Liberia from late 19th century America.

If you have a document that needs examination, where can you start?

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Take a Closer Look

The History Detectives Team | August 10, 2009 August 10, 2009 | 5 Responses

Appraising an object is the first stop on the investigation trail, which is why there are two professional appraisers on the History Detectives team: Wes and Elyse. An appraisal is a formal estimation of the provenance, veracity, significance, and in some cases, value of something. It’s a job that requires skill and experience, but there are a few techniques you can follow to get the most out of examining an object up close.

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Skeletons in the Closet

The History Detectives Team | August 3, 2009 August 3, 2009 | 6 Responses

Researching a person often leads to surprising and exciting revelations.

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Be A House Detective

The History Detectives Team | July 24, 2009 July 24, 2009 | 2 Responses

Are you curious about the history of a building? Maybe you want to know the story lying within the walls of your home?

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Know the Rogue's Gallery

The History Detectives Team | July 16, 2009 July 16, 2009 | 1 Responses

At History Detectives we are often asked to examine photographs to determine their age, origin, subject, content or authenticity. Historical photos can provide a wonderful glimpse into the past, but in order to draw the right conclusion you need to pay attention to the smallest details.

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Locating an expert

The History Detectives Team | July 10, 2009 July 10, 2009 | 4 Responses

Experts are a crucial source of information for a History Detectives investigation, and we regularly consult specialists in a variety of fields. Our experts include academics, researchers, historians and authors from all over America.

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