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Season 10
Full Episodes
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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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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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Book of Rogues, Empire State Crash & a Forbidden Pinup
Country star Clint Black is floored by what he learns about his book of wanted posters.
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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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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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Vietnam Diary, Bootlegger’s Notebook and a Hollywood Ledger
Wes searches for the family of a fallen North Vietnamese soldier.
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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.
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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".
Web Exclusives
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Behind The Detectives: Eduardo
History Detectives host, Eduardo Pagán takes us around a Cactus farm in Arizona.
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Behind The Detectives: Elyse
History Detectives host, Elyse Luray talks about her collectables.
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Behind The Detectives: Gwen
History Detectives host, Gwen Wright talks us through her unique style and fashion.
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Behind The Detectives: Tukufu
History Detectives host, Tukufu Zuberi takes us hat shopping.
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Behind The Detectives: Wes
History Detectives host, Wes Cowan opens the doors to his auction house.
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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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Preview: Civil War pistols, K.K.K records
Airs Tuesday, August 14, 2012 at 9:00 p.m. ET/PT. Check your local listings.
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Preview: disputed picture frame, German toy soldiers
Premieres Tuesday, August 7, 2012 at 8:00 p.m. ET/PT. Check your local listings.
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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.
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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.
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Season 10 Preview
New season premieres Tuesday, July 17th, 2012, 9/8c
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Vietnam Diary Preview
Watch the preview of this upcoming History Detectives episode.
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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: Extended Interview - Woolworth Sit In
Watch this extended interview with Civil Rights activists, Carl Matthews and Bill Stevens.
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Web Extra: Frank Zappa
Watch this clip to see examples of Frank Zappa's artwork.
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Web Extra: Hollywood Sign Construction
Watch archive footage of the Hollywood sign being constructed.
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Web Extra: Jamerson Jam
Watch this extended version of the Funk Brothers jam session.
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Web Extra: Rusty Richards
Exclusive for History Detectives. Rusty Richards performs 'So You Want to be a Cowboy'.
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Web Extra: Wes on Fakes
History Detectives host Wes Cowan talks about fakes.