Genealogical Research
Description
Tukufu Zuberi of PBS's History Detectives outlines methods for conducting genealogical research and finding primary sources on family history.
Buildings
Description
Gwen Wright of PBS's History Detectives discusses the details to look at when dating a building, examines scientific techniques used in difficult dating tasks, and looks at several specific homes.
Re-enactors
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Wed, 12/17/2008 - 14:50
Description
Gwen Wright of PBS's History Detectives looks at the popularity of historical reenactment and the particular appeal of Civil War reenactment.
New York Public Library
Description
Elyse Luray of PBS's History Detectives briefly introduces the New York Public Library and its extensive collection of historically-significant holdings from around the world.
Freedom of Information Act
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Wed, 12/17/2008 - 14:37
Description
Wes Cowan of PBS's History Detectives briefly describes the Freedom of Information Act and how to request records from government agencies.
Thin Section Analysis
Description
Elyse Luray of PBS's History Detectives narrates a brief demonstration of thin section analysis, used to determine the mineral content of an historic artifact.
Trash or Treasure
Description
Elyse Luray of PBS's History Detectives gives an overview of basic points to look for and sources to turn to in identifying found artifacts.
Nez Perce National Historical Park [Multiple]
Description
Since time immemorial, the Nimiipuu or Nez Perce have lived among the rivers, canyons, and prairies of the inland northwest. Despite the cataclysmic change of the past two centuries, the Nez Perce are still here. Visitors can explore the park's 38 sites—in Idaho, Montana, Oregon, and Washington—and experience the story of a people who are still part of this landscape.
At its visitor center in Spalding, ID, the site offers a short film, exhibits, tours, demonstrations, and educational programs.
Touro Synagogue National Historic Site [RI]
Description
The Touro Synagogue was dedicated in 1762, and serves an active congregation today. The congregation was founded in 1658 by Sephardim who fled the Inquisition in Spain and Portugal and were searching for a haven from religious persecution in the Caribbean. Today, the synagogue celebrates not only their story, but serves to honor all who came to this shore seeking to worship freely.
A second website for the synagogue can be found here.
The site offers tours.
Literary Trail of Greater Boston
Description
Photographer and writer Susan Wilson outlines the "Literary Trail" of Boston—tracking the history of significant writers in Boston through the historical sites related to their lives remaining in the city. Wilson focuses specifically on female writers.