History Detectives Season 3 Episode 6

History Detectives Season 3 Episode 6 Secrets of the Tape; Mountain Mail Bag; Banned Birth Control Box

  • August 15, 2005

In season 3 episode 6 of History Detectives, titled "Secrets of the Tape; Mountain Mail Bag; Banned Birth Control Box", the team of experts takes on three intriguing cases.

Firstly, they investigate an old wire recording that was found in a garage sale. The owner believes it may be a historic recording of a famous politician, but nobody knows for sure. The detectives set out to authenticate the recording and uncover any potential connections to the politician's political career.

Next up is a mountain mail bag that was discovered in the wilderness of Montana. The bag is stamped with a date from the early 1900s, and the finder suspects it may have been part of a postal robbery. The detectives dig into the history of mail delivery in the area and explore the possibility of the mail bag being linked to a larger heist.

Finally, the team is tasked with investigating a small box that was once used to distribute birth control in the mid-20th century. The box was part of a government-sanctioned program to curb population growth, but it was eventually banned due to controversial methods used to enforce its implementation. The detectives explore the history of birth control in America and examine the social and political implications of the program.

As always, the detectives use their expertise and investigative skills to uncover the truth about each artifact and shed light on the historic significance of each item. The episode is sure to be a fascinating exploration of three unique and mysterious objects.

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Description
  • First Aired
    August 15, 2005
  • Language
    English