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History Detectives
In its second season, the series reveals the historic relevance of buildings, artifacts and legends from cities and towns across the country. 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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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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