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History Detectives
Combining the latest forensic technology with old-fashioned, pavement-pounding detective work, the third season of HISTORY DETECTIVES lifts the lid on intriguing artifacts and objects, family legends and local folklore in cities and small towns across America. In each episode, the detectives - Wesley Cowan, independent appraiser and auctioneer; Elyse Luray, an independent appraiser and expert in art history; Gwendolyn Wright, professor of architecture, Columbia University; and Tukufu Zuberi, a leader in the field of African-American history - tackle three intriguing and unanswered mysteries, using the best in the fields of forensics, historical research, architecture and archaeology.
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Download Questions (PDF file - Adobe Reader required)
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Which was your favorite "case"? Why?
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What aspect[s] of the case[s] surprised you the most?
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What historical fact did you find most interesting?
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Do you think items of significant historical value should be allowed to be privately owned, or do they belong in museums? Why do you think so?
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How important do you think it is to learn the history and background of an object?
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Do you think the items examined in the series are important only to their owners or do they have relevance for everyone?
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How much credence do you give to oral histories?
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How do you think programs like this contribute to the study of American history?
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