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History Detectives
America's top gumshoes are back to prove once again that an object found in an attic or backyard might be anything but ordinary. A team of experts leaves no stone unturned as they travel around the country to explore the stories behind local folklore, prominent figures and family legends.
Upcoming episodes
Airs on
WETA How-To
Wed., February 8, 2012
9:30 am
(60 minutes)
Exploring the stories behind artifacts and historical curiosities, with comments from academics and appraisers.
Rating: TV-PG
Airs on
WETA How-To
Thu., February 9, 2012
9:30 am
(60 minutes)
Exploring the stories behind artifacts and historical curiosities, with comments from academics and appraisers.
Rating: TV-PG
Airs on
WETA How-To
Fri., February 10, 2012
9:30 am
(60 minutes)
Exploring the stories behind artifacts and historical curiosities, with comments from academics and appraisers.
Rating: TV-PG
Airs on
WETA How-To
Sat., February 11, 2012
9:30 am
(60 minutes)
Exploring the stories behind artifacts and historical curiosities, with comments from academics and appraisers.
Rating: TV-PG
Airs on
WETA How-To
Sun., February 12, 2012
9:30 am
(60 minutes)
Exploring the stories behind artifacts and historical curiosities, with comments from academics and appraisers.
Rating: TV-PG
Airs on
WETA How-To
Mon., February 13, 2012
9:30 am
(60 minutes)
Exploring the stories behind artifacts and historical curiosities, with comments from academics and appraisers.
Rating: TV-PG
Airs on
WETA How-To
Tue., February 14, 2012
9:30 am
(60 minutes)
Exploring the stories behind artifacts and historical curiosities, with comments from academics and appraisers.
Rating: TV-PG
Airs on
WETA How-To
Wed., February 15, 2012
9:30 am
(60 minutes)
Exploring the stories behind artifacts and historical curiosities, with comments from academics and appraisers.
Rating: TV-PG
Airs on
WETA How-To
Thu., February 16, 2012
9:30 am
(60 minutes)
Exploring the stories behind artifacts and historical curiosities, with comments from academics and appraisers.
Rating: TV-PG
Airs on
WETA How-To
Fri., February 17, 2012
9:30 am
(60 minutes)
Exploring the stories behind artifacts and historical curiosities, with comments from academics and appraisers.
Rating: TV-PG
Airs on
WETA How-To
Sat., February 18, 2012
9:30 am
(60 minutes)
Exploring the stories behind artifacts and historical curiosities, with comments from academics and appraisers.
Rating: TV-PG
Airs on
WETA How-To
Sun., February 19, 2012
9:30 am
(60 minutes)
Exploring the stories behind artifacts and historical curiosities, with comments from academics and appraisers.
Rating: TV-PG
Airs on
WETA How-To
Mon., February 20, 2012
9:30 am
(60 minutes)
Exploring the stories behind artifacts and historical curiosities, with comments from academics and appraisers.
Rating: TV-PG
Airs on
WETA How-To
Tue., February 21, 2012
9:30 am
(60 minutes)
Exploring the stories behind artifacts and historical curiosities, with comments from academics and appraisers.
Rating: TV-PG
Airs on
WETA How-To
Wed., February 22, 2012
9:30 am
(60 minutes)
Exploring the stories behind artifacts and historical curiosities, with comments from academics and appraisers.
Rating: TV-PG
Airs on
WETA How-To
Thu., February 23, 2012
9:30 am
(60 minutes)
Exploring the stories behind artifacts and historical curiosities, with comments from academics and appraisers.
Rating: TV-PG
Previously aired episodes
Airs on
WETA How-To
Tue., February 7, 2012
9:30 am
(60 minutes)
Exploring the stories behind artifacts and historical curiosities, with comments from academics and appraisers.
Rating: TV-PG
Airs on
WETA How-To
Mon., February 6, 2012
9:30 am
(60 minutes)
Exploring the stories behind artifacts and historical curiosities, with comments from academics and appraisers.
Rating: TV-PG
Airs on
WETA How-To
Sun., February 5, 2012
9:30 am
(60 minutes)
Exploring the stories behind artifacts and historical curiosities, with comments from academics and appraisers.
Rating: TV-PG
Airs on
WETA How-To
Sat., February 4, 2012
9:30 am
(60 minutes)
Exploring the stories behind artifacts and historical curiosities, with comments from academics and appraisers.
Rating: TV-PG
Airs on
WETA How-To
Fri., February 3, 2012
9:30 am
(60 minutes)
Exploring the stories behind artifacts and historical curiosities, with comments from academics and appraisers.
Rating: TV-PG
Airs on
WETA How-To
Thu., February 2, 2012
9:30 am
(60 minutes)
Exploring the stories behind artifacts and historical curiosities, with comments from academics and appraisers.
Rating: TV-PG
Airs on
WETA How-To
Wed., February 1, 2012
9:30 am
(60 minutes)
Exploring the stories behind artifacts and historical curiosities, with comments from academics and appraisers.
Rating: TV-PG
Program description
America's top gumshoes are back to prove once again that an object found in an attic or backyard might be anything but ordinary. A team of experts leaves no stone unturned as they travel around the country to explore the stories behind local folklore, prominent figures and family legends.
History Detectives is devoted to exploring the complexities of historical mysteries, searching out the facts, myths and conundrums that connect local folklore, family legends and interesting objects.
Traditional investigative techniques, modern technologies, and plenty of legwork are the tools the History Detectives team of experts uses to give new - and sometimes shocking - insights into our national history.
The hosts of the program are a high-energy quartet of renowned experts in the world of historical investigations. Their expertise ranges from architecture, popular culture and sociology to archeology, collectibles and genealogy.
Channel guide
| WETA TV 26 | WETA HD | WETA How-To | WETA Kids Channel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Via antenna | 26.4 | 26.1 | 26.2 | 26.3 |
| Comcast | 26, 92 | 220 (DC), 219 (Balt) | 265 | 266 |
| Cox | 26, 802 | 1026 (Fairfax), 1003 (Fredericksburg) | 800 | 801 |
| Verizon FIOS | 26, 471 | 526 | 474 | 472 |
| RCN | 26 | 613 | 39 | 38 |
| DirecTV | 26, 26-1 | |||
| Dish Network | 8076 |
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