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The Disappearance of Glenn Miller
Civil War Sabotage?
Texas Servant Girl Murders
Who Killed Jimmy Hoffa?
Kaiama Glover-Interview
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Eduardo Pagán
Excited by history's journey of discovery and attacks investigations with a scholarly rigor.
How to Date Timber
Using ring sequences or radiocarbon dating.
Crazy Horse Photo
Is this the only photograph of a Native American legend?
Elyse Luray
Capable of charming anyone into revealing clues and sharing secrets.
Yakima Canutt's Saddle
What leading role did this saddle play in the birth of the Hollywood cowboy?
Cesar Chavez Banner
What role did this banner play in one of the most famous civil rights campaigns in U.S. history?
How to Find Experts
How to source the correct expert to assist in an investigation.
How to do Military Research
Using military records in your research.
How to Preserve Items
Learn how to preserve papers, books, photographs and textiles.
Gwen Wright
Tackles mysteries with innovative thinking - and keen curiosity.
People's Army Newspaper
Vietnam's People's Army Newspaper devoted a five part series to the deeply personal story of...
Glossary
A list of useful words and phrase for carrying out historical research.
Spanish Civil War Eulogy
What can this faded document tell about a US volunteer fighting in another country’s civil war?
Old Fire Station
Did President Ulysses S. Grant stop by a New Jersey firehouse on the centennial of America?
Sears Home
Might an Ohio couple's residence be a long-forgotten Sears home?
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