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Video: Season 10
Behind The Detectives: Eduardo
History Detectives host, Eduardo Pagán takes us around a Cactus farm in Arizona.
Explore More Video: Full Episodes
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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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Bill of Sale, Cobb Powder Horn and the Star Spangled Banner
Eduardo investigates the story behind a Bill of Sale for a 17-year old “negro girl".
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Dylan Goes Electric, Beatles Autograph & Frank Zappa Collage
An all rock-and-roll episode featuring stories on Bob Dylan, The Beatles and Frank Zappa.
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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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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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Vietnam Diary, Bootlegger’s Notebook and a Hollywood Ledger
Wes searches for the family of a fallen North Vietnamese soldier.
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: Clint Black
Watch Clint Black's performance of his song The Code of the West.
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Web Extra: Empire State Building Plane Crash, Eyewitness
Eyewitness, Gloria Pall recounts the day a B-25 flew into the Empire State Building.
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Web Extra: Jamerson Jam
Watch this extended version of the Funk Brothers jam session.
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Web Extra: Hollywood Sign Construction
Watch archive footage of the Hollywood sign being constructed.
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Preview: WW1 poster, map of Valley Forge, a transistor radio
Premieres Tuesday, October 9, 2012 at 8:00 p.m. ET/PT. Check your local listings.