History Detectives Season 10 Episode 2 Book of Rogues, Empire State Crash & A Forbidden Pinup
- TV-PG
- July 24, 2012
- 53 min
In season 10 episode 2 of History Detectives, the team takes on three intriguing cases involving mysterious artifacts from the past.
The first case concerns a handwritten book that belonged to a man named William Howe, who lived during the early 1800s and was rumored to be a notorious rogue. The book is filled with stories and anecdotes about Howe’s wild and adventurous life, but are they true or just tall tales? The team tries to verify the stories and uncover the truth about William Howe’s life and reputation.
The second case involves a small piece of metal that was recovered from the wreckage of one of the most famous disasters in American history – the 1930 Empire State Building crash. The crash occurred when a B-25 bomber accidentally flew into the skyscraper, killing 14 people and injuring dozens more. The metal piece is thought to be a part of the plane that caused the crash, but the team wants to confirm its authenticity and learn more about the tragic event.
The third and final case involves a pinup girl poster from World War II that was deemed too risqué for public consumption. The poster, which features a sultry pinup model named Betty Grable, was originally produced by the U.S. Army as a morale-boosting tool for soldiers. However, it was later banned for being too provocative and was never released to the public. The team investigates why the poster was banned and what impact it may have had on soldiers during the war.
As the team delves deeper into each of these fascinating cases, they uncover surprising revelations and untold stories from America’s past. Through careful research, expert analysis, and interviews with historians and experts, they piece together the clues and solve the mysteries surrounding each artifact. Join the History Detectives as they use their skills and expertise to uncover the truth about these fascinating relics from the past.