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Video: Season 10
Behind The Detectives: Wes
History Detectives host, Wes Cowan opens the doors to his auction house.
Explore More Video: Full Episodes
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Vietnam Diary, Bootlegger’s Notebook and a Hollywood Ledger
Wes searches for the family of a fallen North Vietnamese soldier.
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Civil War Derringers, KKK Records & Motown’s Bottom Line
In this episode, Wes tracks down the original owner of a pair of Civil War pistols.
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Titanic Picture Frame, Woolworth Signs, Nazi Spy Toys
Was this picture frame crafted from wood from the Titanic, the Lusitania, or neither?
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Bird of War, Lincoln Oath and War Spoils of a Peace Chief
We investigate WWII era patches with an evocative symbol of a bird dropping a bomb.
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Colored Heroes, Valley Forge Map and a Transistor Radio
U.S. Senator Charles Schumer helps Tukufu track down the true story behind a WWI poster.
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Mysteries from the Wild West
The History Detectives investigate four stories from the American West.
Explore More Video: Web Exclusives
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Web Extra: Extended Interview - Woolworth Sit In
Watch this extended interview with Civil Rights activists, Carl Matthews and Bill Stevens.
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Web Extra: Hollywood Sign Construction
Watch archive footage of the Hollywood sign being constructed.
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Behind The Scenes: Season 10
Discover what goes on behind the scenes on History Detectives with our hosts.
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Web Extra: Jamerson Jam
Watch this extended version of the Funk Brothers jam session.
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Web Extra: Frank Zappa
Watch this clip to see examples of Frank Zappa's artwork.
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Preview: Vietnamese soldier’s diary, bootlegger’s notebook
Premieres Tuesday, October 2, 2012 at 8:00 p.m. ET/PT. Check your local listings.